My Disability Story

By Omar Lobban

Nobody is perfect and that is the beauty of life and, crucially, what makes us all so amazingly unique. Just like Tamoye.

Being young can be hard enough, but for Tamoye, navigating school and everyday life can be even harder because of her disability – clubfoot, or ‘talipes’ to give it its official name. Due to this, Tamoye finds herself made fun of and sometimes left out by her friends.

However, this brave little girl draws inspiration from others with similar differences, and we see Tamoye blossom and gain confidence and understanding of her own condition, whilst learning to accept and, ultimately, prize her own uniqueness.

My Disability Story can be used by both early readers and parents wishing to introduce the ideas of body-positivity and inclusivity at a young age.

This inspirational tale, written with strong poetic rhythms, will teach young people the importance of valuing who they are in an interactive and memorable way. Children are never too young or too old to learn about the importance of self-love. This powerful and highly personal story can help others on their journey, too!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
• Release date: Jun 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9781805145752

Omar Lobban

Omar Lobban's dual cultural heritage in Jamaica and England, combined with his extreme self-motivation to learn, has honed his skills as an aspiring writer. Using his own experience as a father with a daughter who has a disability has enriched his passion to generate imaginative and inspirational stories for young people. He lives in Birmingham.

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