What I truly enjoyed is that Ellie’s disability doesn’t necessarily define who she is, but is something that she contends with on a daily basis that is a part of her. Probably something she learned from her mom who has fought tooth and nail to get Ellie what she needed. Ellie doesn’t apologize for her disability. I think Ellie’s story can show readers how judging someone by their looks is never a good idea.įrom my own experience, Jamie was able to create a character that not only resonated with me but also felt very true as a middle school voice. The only part that we help her with is picking up her cards and placing them on the discard pile. We have a running UNO tournament that we pick up every time we see each other. What most people don’t realize is that CP affects your body, not your mind, my aunt is no dummy. But our family has learned different signs to communicate as well as having pictures that we use too. I mean, the public would say that she is non-verbal. My aunt’s disability is much more severe as she has only a little muscle control and is also non-verbal. When I realized that Ellie had Cerebral Palsy, I was very excited because I have an aunt who also has CP. I knew immediately that I’d have to pick up Roll With It to see how it portrayed disability. You rarely see a children’s book with a character in a wheelchair, especially when they’re highlighted on the cover.
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