Author

Howard, Tim

Benjamin, Ali

Edition

Young Readers' edition

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harper

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover; 271 pages

Subject

Tourette Syndrome. Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome

Abstract

The uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers.

In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers.

Tim shares his remarkable journey in an accessible way that will speak to soccer fans, kids struggling with issues that make them feel "different," and any young person looking for a compelling autobiography to read for a report or just for fun.

After a successful seventeen-year professional soccer career, Tim became an overnight star during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. His heroic performance in the game for the United States against Belgium, in which he saved an astonishing fifteen shots - the most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game - made him a household name as well as a trending internet meme.

In the course of 120 minutes, Tim went from a player known mainly by soccer fans to an American icon, loved by millions for his dependability, daring, and humility.

For ages 8 - 12.

Notes

For ages 8 - 13

ISBN

9780062387585

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 484 HOW 2014

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Author

Sotomayor, Sonia

Lopez, Rafael [ill.]

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Penguin Random house

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover

Subject

Children's Health. Pediatrics

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Diabetes

Asthma

Physical Disability. Physically Challenged

Blindness

Deafness

Dyslexia

Stuttering

Tourette Syndrome. Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Allergies

Down Syndrome

Abstract

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.

In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.

ISBN

9780525514121

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 100 SOT 2019

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