A former software engineer, she now writes for children and young adults to help her readersand herselfmake better sense of the world we live in so they can contribute to making it a better place for all of us. Laurie ann thompson is a 2 time bestselling author. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah laurie ann thompson, illus. Louis county, we have suspended shipping until midmay. In so doing, he forever changed how his country views people with disabilities and showed us all that one person is enough to change the world. I noticed one day that she heard the words goodmore hi. Sean qualls has illustrated many highly acclaimed childrens books, including. Born in ghana in 1977 with a deformed leg, he became the personification of. With growth mindset, emmanuel is able to accomplish his dreams and change perceptions and feelin. I love everything about this idea, so it was super exciting to learn that little free library selected emmanuels dream for their current action book club theme of everyday heroes, which celebrates acts of bravery, character, and kindness that transform our world in ways big and small. Picture book emmanuels dream by laurie ann thompson. Emmanuels dream this inspirational picture book biography, illustrated by sean qualls, tells the true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah, who bicycled across ghana with only one leg.
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Elizabeth warrens big, bold plans book by laurie ann. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah written by laurie ann thompson, illustrated by sean qualls publishers summary. This inspiring picture book by author laurie ann thompson tells the moving true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah. As a boy, emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and. Laurie ann thompson grew up in rural northern wisconsin. Yes, it was actually inspired by our extremely energetic dog, very unlike the dog in the book. Emmanuels dream the true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah. Emmanuels dream by laurie ann thompson is a remarkable bibliographical book about emmanuel ofosu yeboahs life as he overcomes living life with a deformed leg. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah, which was illustrated by sean qualls. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. This picture book biography tells the true story of emmanuel ofos. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah by laurie ann thompson. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah hardcover january 6, 2015 by laurie ann thompson author. This inspiring picture book by author laurie ann thompson tells the moving true story of.
The following is a complete transcript of laurie ann thompsons interview with cracking the cover for her new book, emmanuels dream. Born in ghana, west africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most peoplebut not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. Emmanuel ofosu yeboah s inspiring true storywhich was turned into a film, emmanuel s gift, narrated by oprah winfreyis nothing short of remarkable. Ages 48 in ghana, west africa, emmanuel ofosu yeboah was born with only one strong leg. An advocate for social justice, laurie is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young readers. The title of this book is emmanuels dream and it was written by laurie ann thompson, sean qualls illustrator.
Emmanuels dream, laurie ann thompson author youtube. Emmanuel was born in ghana, west africa and raised by his mother. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah kindle edition by laurie ann thompson author, sean qualls illustrator format. Laurie thompson makes her picture book debut with emmanuels dream sean qualls is the awardwinning childrens book illustrator of giant steps to change the world by spike lee and tonya lewislee.
The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah thompson, laurie ann. Emmanuels dream is written by laurie ann thompson and sean qualls. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. New emmanuels dream by laurie ann thompson the true story of a very determined ghanaian boy who was born with one healthy leg and one misshapen. She is known for her childrens books and books for young adults. The true story of emmanuel fosa yeboah read aloud by read me a book duration. Childrens books, nonfiction, biographies and memoirs grade levels. Emmanuels dream by laurie ann thompson, 9780449817452, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thompson is a winner of one of the 2016 schneider family book awards for her book, emmanuels dream. How to start something that matters, a howto guide for teens who want to change the world. The true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah thompson, laurie ann, qualls, sean on.