Not So Differentoffers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaws life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that hes often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that hes 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 hasnt grown bigger and stronger as hes gotten olderits gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasnt 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
This slim book packs a punch and can serve as a good introduction for students about people with disabilities. School Library Journal
Burcaws tone is breezy, matter-of-fact, and humorous, and hes got an accessible and mischievous persona . . . The combination of approachable photographs and informative text makes this highly valuable for solving kids essential conundrum of wanting to understand a disability without rudely quizzing people. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Questions are posed . . and answered with blunt clarity and humor. Readers get to know [Shane] on many levels as really not so different at all. Booklist
Straightforward . . . Humorous . . . A candid, approachable resource for curious kids. Kirkus Reviews
A picture book answering the questions young children ask Shane Burcaw about his wheelchair and life with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with equal parts optimism, humor, and empathy.
Shane Burcawis a twenty-three-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. He lives in Bethlehem, PA with his family, lă…
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