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Literati Kids x Macy Gilson Part Two

As a speech language pathologist, it’s no surprise how much I value language and literacy. I’ve had a passion for reading ever since I can remember and I can often be caught in the middle of one (or two or three) books! I began building my children’s book library when I was in graduate school pursing a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. I quickly figured out that not only are books fundamental to learning, but they also make wonderful activities for speech therapy. I incorporate books into my lesson plans on a daily basis, and my children’s book library has grown to reflect that, so I was beyond thrilled when Literati reached out to invite me to become an ambassador.

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Literati Kids x Macy Gilson Part One

As a speech language pathologist, it’s no surprise how much I value language and literacy. I’ve had a passion for reading ever since I can remember and I can often be caught in the middle of one (or two or three) books! I began building my children’s book library when I was in graduate school pursing a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. I quickly figured out that not only are books fundamental to learning, but they also make wonderful activities for speech therapy. I incorporate books into my lesson plans on a daily basis, and my children’s book library has grown to reflect that, so I was beyond thrilled when Literati reached out to invite me to become an ambassador.

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My Favorite Books About Disabilities - Part Two

Today I am sharing my favorite books that portray characters with disabilities! Reading stories about children with disabilities is a great way to reinforce inclusion in your home. The more a child is exposed to people that are different from them, the more likely they are to celebrate those differences.

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#MacysMustReads Fall 2020

With everything going on in our country during election season, I decided to dive into some books written by former first family members, as well as read some fiction books about our government. If you’re new, I a started #MacysMustReads during the summer of 2019 and it has quickly become a blog favorite.

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My Favorite Chapter Books About Disabilities

A few weeks ago, I shared my favorite picture books that feature children with disabilities. These picture books are ideal for young children and lower elementary school students. They are a perfect way to introduce disabilities into your home and foster further conversation. If your child is a little bit older and reading chapter books, today’s list is for you! Each of these chapter books features a character with a disability and they are another wonderful tool you can use to help instill disability awareness in your children.

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