Sharlee Mullins Glenn

Mary Lemist Titcomb was an extraordinary woman who pursued her dreams and never gave up. She became a librarian to enlighten others with the joy of reading, and when the rural folk could not get to library, she went to them. She designed the first bookmobile in the United States, pulled by horses. This book, written for children, is nevertheless a delight for young and old alike. Filled with wonderful pictures of bookmobiles that illustrate the development of the vehicles through the years, it tells the story of Miss Titcomb, and her courage to strive for what she believed. The book is well written, easily understood by young children, and quite informative.… (mere)

Growing up Gracie always played with her Aunt Roo despite their stark difference in age. They would sing, dance, and play school. When Gracie goes to school, she realizes that she knows more than her Aunt Roo and that she is different from her. This causes Gracie to become embarrassed of her Roo. One day, Gracie has a friend over and as she is hiding Aunt Roo from her friend, she realizes all the great things Roo has given her and decides it's time for a game of school.

I thought this book dealt with the topic of intellectual disabilities gracefully and in a positive way. It shows children that just because people are different from you, you can still find something in common and have a relationship. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to start a discussion about exceptionalities.… (mere)

In this book Roo is mentally challenged and her and her sister do everything together until her sister, Gracie has to go to school. Roo didn't understand why she had to go to school and she couldn't go with her. When Gracie would get home they would go under the tree and play school. Roo taught Gracie how to add and read. When Gracie got older, she made her own friends and did her own thing. Roo didn't understand why this was happening until Gracie brought her friend to meet Roo and they all played school together like old times.… (mere)