Book description
The 2022 Eric Hoffer Award recognizes the significance of Ada and the Helpers as:
Grand Prize Finalist
First Horizon Award Finalist (for debut authors)
Honorable Mention in Children's Book Category
"Be bold! Be brave! Let you be you... and let's help others, too!" That's Ada's motto.
Ada is a dancing,…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Ada and the Helpers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A wonderful story about a little fox who despite having cochlear implants, helps others see past their differences. This story teaches us to embrace our differences and accept ourselves as we are. The smallest act of kindness goes a long way. It even includes the American Sign Language Chart.
From Argyro's list on how disability does not define a person.
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