An idea born from an inspired author at Louisville Elementary School.
ABOUT
When I was in sixth grade all students had a project called Genius Hour. Students were able to choose anything they wanted to learn about and then create a project on that topic. I decided to write a book about my experiences with students with intellectual disabilities. I was a student with many of those friends in my classrooms at Louisville Elementary School. I hope the message of this book shows people that no matter the degree of disability, everyone needs to be included with their peers in and out of school.
Liv Shaw
About
When I was in sixth grade all students had a project called Genius Hour. Students were able to choose anything they wanted to learn about and then create a project on that topic. I decided to write a book about my experiences with students with intellectual disabilities. I was a student with many of those friends in my classrooms at Louisville Elementary School. I hope the message of this book shows people that no matter the degree of disability, everyone needs to be included with their peers in and out of school.
Liv Shaw
“I hope this book can spread the message that no matter a person’s background, they can be treated equally by their peers.” Liv Shaw
Olivia ‘Liv’ Shaw, author
When it comes to writing Olivia likes to free write, because there are no rules to follow when writing. She hopes this book spreads the message that all kids are equal and should be a part of each classroom no matter what their differences may be. This book is very important to Olivia because everyone deserves to be treated fair by their peers.
Kate Hefferan, illustrator
Kate spends most of her time in the art room painting and drawing her wonderful friends who inspire her daily. Kate also enjoys dance, and believes there is no greater joy than prancing and jumping around to good music, whether it’s in a class, at a concert, or with her friends.