Neema Wants To Learn/ Neema Anataka Kujifunza: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination/Hadithi ya Kweli Inayohamasisha Ushirikiano na Uamuzi wa Kujitegemea

by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, Mary Birdsell (Photographer)

Overview

Neema lives in the mountains of Lushoto, Tanzania. Her day is full of fun. She tricks Joseph. She helps Mama Eduma. She sings with the children. She is always looking for ways to learn.
Finding My Way Books honor children with disabilities by sharing their stories. Neema has learning disabilities. Bilingual English/Swahili.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947541078
Publisher:	Finding My Way Books
Publication date:	07/24/2017
Series:	Finding My World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	38
File size:	47 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jo Meserve Mach, author and publisher, spent 36 years as an Occupational Therapist. She is very passionate about sharing the stories of children with special needs. Jo embraces the joy that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities through their unique gifts.
Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, author, worked professionally in Early Childhood and Special Education programming for 25 years. She has a PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas and is currently working at Westat. Vera is passionate about the inclusion of each and every child in settings where they would be if they did not have a disability. Parenting a teen and tween with special needs enrich her life.
Mary Birdsell is an author, a professional photographer and a former Speech and Theatre teacher. She strives to create images that reflect the strengths of each child. Mary's background in education, theatre and photography intersect as she visually creates our books. She uses colors and shapes to tell a story. For her, each book is like its own theatre production.