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K-Gr 2—This powerful and winning picture book tells the story of a young man overcoming the odds. Born in Ghana with a deformed left leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah experienced stigma as a result of his disability: his father abandoned the family, and many assumed that the boy would be little more than a burden. However, with the encouragement of his mother, Yeboah refused to give up, hopping to school (instead of walking) a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Yeboah, born in rural Ghana in 1977 with only one functional leg, grew up to become a national hero and disabilities activist. Thompson presents Emmanuel's early challenges and achievements, from attending school (most disabled children in Ghana couldn't, but Emmanuel's mother carried him; when he got too heavy, he hopped to school, two miles each way) to making friends (he saved up money ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Yeboah, born in rural Ghana in 1977 with only one functional leg, grew up to become a national hero and disabilities activist. L...Log In or Sign Up to Read More