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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Hardcover – Picture Book, January 6, 2015

by Laurie Ann Thompson (Author), Sean Qualls (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 553 ratings
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Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. 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, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.

Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.
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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
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    AD770L
  6. Dimensions
    9.38 x 0.36 x 11.56 inches
  7. Publisher
    Anne Schwartz Books
  8. Publication date
    January 6, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    044981744X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0449817445
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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) and even learning to play soccer and cycle, despite receiving no extra help or accommodations. Thompson's lucidly written text explains how Yeboah cycled 400 miles in 2001 to raise awareness, forever changing how Ghanaians perceived those with disabilities. The narrative is simply and clearly written, and the illustrations are skillfully rendered in charmingly emotive ink and watercolor collages. A brief author's note explains how Yeboah inspired legislation upholding equal rights for the disabled and how he continues to make strides, working with organizations that provide wheelchairs to those who need them and setting up a scholarship fund for children with disabilities. VERDICT This uplifting account will resonate with readers and supplement global and cultural studies. A triumph.—Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME

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Awards:
  • Winner of the ALA Youth Media Awards Schneider Family Children's Book Award
  • An Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Children's Book for 2016
  • Listed in CCBC Choices 2016 by the Cooperative Children's Book Center
  • Recipient of a 2015 Eureka Honor Award from the California Reading Association
  • Finalist for the 2015 Cybils Award for Elementary/Middle Grade Non-Fiction
  • Finalist for the 2016-2017 Georgia Children's Picturebook (Gr. K-4) Award
  • A Junior Library Guild selection
  • A FirstBook #StoriesForAll featured title
  • Included on the Winter 2014-2015 Kids' Indie Next List
  • An Amazon Editors' Best Books of the Month Pick for January

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anne Schwartz Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044981744X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449817445
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.36 x 11.56 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD770L
  • Best Sellers Rank: #36,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 553 ratings

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  1. Sean Qualls

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    Sean Qualls finds inspiration everywhere. Growing up in the 70's in central New Jersey, his family didn't have much money for art supplies but he made the best of what was available; discarded paper, blank end pages from old books and sometimes walls much to his mother's chagrin. Some of his earliest inspirations were the crayons and coloring books his mom would buy for him and his older sister, drawing and handwriting competitions with classmates and an illustrated bible he received for Christmas in the 2nd grade.

    Sean's books and illustrations often explore history and non-fiction subjects. His fine art focuses on race & identity and the intersection of history & mythology, ultimately examining how we create our own identities or allow them to be scripted to for us. Together his paintings and illustrations reveal simultaneously unique and universal moments that reveal the human spirit.

    Sean has illustrated Emmanuel's Dream (Schneider Award recipient) written by Laurie Ann Thompson, Giant Steps to Change the World written by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee and Before John Was a Jazz Giant (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor) written by Carole Boston Weatherford. He lives in lives in Brooklyn where you can also find him DJing on occasion. View more of his art at SeanQualls.com

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    Laurie Ann Thompson

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    Laurie Ann Thompson grew up in rural northern Wisconsin and enjoyed a career in software engineering prior to becoming an author. She now lives between the mountains and the sea in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and spends her days writing for children and young adults to help her readers--and herself--make better sense of the world we all live in. She is co-author
 of the Two Truths and a Lie series
 and author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including: the Meet Your World series; Be a Changemaker, a teen guide to saving the world; and Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book biography about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, which was the recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and a CCBC Choice, among other accolades. Visit her online at lauriethompson.com.

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Customers find this book inspiring, with one noting it's perfect for teaching about overcoming adversity. The book is particularly suitable for third through fifth grade classes and children with special needs. Customers praise the gorgeous illustrations, with one review highlighting how they transport readers to Ghana. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's written by a school social worker.

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36 customers mention "Inspirational story"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story uplifting and compelling, highlighting how it provides a new perspective on overcoming obstacles.

"Great story. Shared it with my 4 year old son twice since receiving it today!!! Can't wait to a share it with my students at school...." Read more

"...Well written, compelling, and inspiring." Read more

"...The kids loved it and especially since it’s a true story. Great book!" Read more

"The moving true story of a boy in Ghana who has the courage to overcome a disability and become a respected adult." Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and suitable for children, particularly noting it works well for third through fifth grade classes and children with special needs.

"Inspiring story, perfect for a child with special needs who must overcome huge obstacles." Read more

"...The kids were engaged in the story and seemed to enjoy the lesson." Read more

"great book, read to various ages of my grandchildren" Read more

"...Highly recommended for students in all grades of elementary!" Read more

9 customers mention "Visual quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's gorgeous illustrations, with one customer noting how the mixed-media artwork transports readers to Ghana, while another mentions how it beautifully captures Emmanuel's life.

"...She captured Emmanuel’s life beautifully. He changed the world and persevered through so much...." Read more

"...The mixed-media illustrations transport you to Ghana and burst with as much faith as Mama Comfort. You can’t help but be inspired by this book." Read more

"I assigned this as a class read with my 3-5 grade kids. It is nicely illustrated and described by one student, a real story that is important to..." Read more

"This is such a beautiful, true story about overcoming obstacles and perseverance. I was moved to tears by it and my son loves it...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it was written by a school social worker.

"...Well written, compelling, and inspiring." Read more

"A good telling of the first part of Emanuel's story. A member of my family was the one in the U.s. who helped him." Read more

"...He changed the world and persevered through so much. Loved hearing her personal details about her meeting Emmanuel and the additional anecdotes...." Read more

"...It is nicely illustrated and described by one student, a real story that is important to know. I will keep this on my yearly read list." Read more

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  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book for every school and family.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    My family and I love this story. It Is so inspiring. We also had the pleasure of meeting the author at a school book event. She captured Emmanuel’s life beautifully. He changed the world and persevered through so much. Loved hearing her personal details about her meeting Emmanuel and the additional anecdotes. Was so interesting. Her venture to become an author is inspiring as well. Highly recommend this book for every school and family.
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  • Shelley Kennedy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story of resiliency
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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    I'm an elementary school counselor and I read this to my classrooms to demonstrate resiliency. The kids were engaged in the story and seemed to enjoy the lesson.
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  • TKD GAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars based on a true story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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    great book, read to various ages of my grandchildren
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  • Tara Lynn Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gain a new perspective on overcoming obstacles.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2015
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    Gain a new perspective on overcoming obstacles by reading this biographical book about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah.

    Born in Ghana with a deformed leg, Emmanuel was considered “useless” and “a curse,” but not by his mother, Comfort, who “had faith.” She uses tough love to show her son that he can be independent.

    When Emmanuel loses his mother as a teenager, he is determined to honor her by showing everyone “that being disabled does not mean being unable.” Emmanuel organizes and completes a 400-mile bike ride across Ghana to bring attention to the difficulties the disabled in the country face. “The young man once thought of as cursed was becoming a national hero.”

    The mixed-media illustrations transport you to Ghana and burst with as much faith as Mama Comfort. You can’t help but be inspired by this book.
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  • Sparkles the Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Class read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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    I assigned this as a class read with my 3-5 grade kids. It is nicely illustrated and described by one student, a real story that is important to know.
    I will keep this on my yearly read list.
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  • MBerry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic mentor text
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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    My 5th graders loved this book and the story behind it. It really lets you know that you can do whatever you want to if you put your mind to it! Great lesson.
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  • Tutor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Growth mindset
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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    Such a special story of a boy who never gives up despite life's adversities. Highly recommended for students in all grades of elementary!
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  • Lil Momma Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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    This is One of my favorite kids books of all time! It was so inspiring, and I would highly recommend reading this to all of your students.
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  • Catherine O'Keeffe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A view of another life for Canadian children.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2020
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    I read this aloud to my Montessori Upper Elementary class, they absolutely loved it.
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  • NatureMamma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brings tears to my eyes at bedtime story time.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2020
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    This is a book that really encourages you to aspire to do better in life and brings sheer amazement every time I read it.
    My children were quite upset at parr’s... but that’s ok because life is about u see standing others pain and helping them through it.
    It’s important to read books like this to increase my children’s knowledge and appreciation of the greatness that resides in people of African descent and to be proud of their heritage. Representation matters!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars EMANUELS DREAM
    Reviewed in India on June 27, 2016
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    This book speculates the inner humane character within.It weaves upon the sprit to live with a head held high.An awesome book.
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  • 611m
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2020
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    This book is brilliant. Great for kids to learn about important issues and equality and a lovely story of empowerment and diversity. My daughter is 5 and has read it about 5 times already she really enjoys it.
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  • Red Bus Book and Theatre Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and true story about an inspiring boy with a disability in Ghana
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
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    Fantastic book - colourful, inspiring, true. Children at my school pass this to each other with an exhortation to, "read this, it's amazing".
    The true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah who with only one leg cycled around Ghana to improve attitudes to disability is a tale worth sharing.
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