Not So Different by Shane Burcaw

Not So Different by Shane Burcaw

Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw's life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he's often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he's just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else.

Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles' growth. As a result, his body hasn't grown bigger and stronger as he's gotten older--it's gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn't stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and playing sports and video games) with the people he loves, but it does mean that he routinely relies on his friends and family for help with everything from brushing his teeth to rolling over in bed.

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017

Shane Burcaw is a man with Spinal Muscular Atrophy who also seems to have a wicked sense of humour. He writes about his experiences on his blog and is the founder of a foundation committed to giving adaptive technology to persons with muscular dystrophy. He is the author of the picture book Not So Different and the novel Laughing at My Nightmare. He and his girlfriend live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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ISBN 13	9781626727717
ISBN 10	1626727716
Title	Not So Different
Author	Shane Burcaw
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Roaring Brook Press
Year published	2017-11-07
Number of pages	40
Prizes	Commended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2018
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.