Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

This true story teaches young readers that believing in oneself and having courage to persevere is the greatest ability of all. Born with a deformed leg in Ghana, many judged and dismissed Emmanuel due to his disability. Throughout this text, there is a unifying theme of overcoming adversity. Thompson does a fantastic job grounding the story in facts, providing details that are vivid, accurate and linked to the accomplishments of Emmanuel (Galda, 2017).

Teachers can use this text to:

explore themes such as overcoming adversity, perseverance, and self-reliance
Culturally Response Teaching
discuss conversations about privilege

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Author: Laurie Ann Thompson

Illustrator: Sean Qualls

Year Published: 2015

Target Age/ Grade Level: Ages 5-8 , Grades K-2

Genre: Memoir

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