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Everyone Belongs
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Everyone Belongs

About the Book

A joyful rhyming book that encourages children to not only value all people but to also make room for their differences in order to make a better, brighter, and more beautiful world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Different—A Great Thing to Be!

“We know everyone's different; no two are the same. You belong in our show!” the sisters exclaimed.
 
Macy and Tru are putting on a spectacular talent show to highlight the ways they love to perform. Other kids arrive, eager to participate but unsure if they’ll be welcomed. Since the two sisters know that everything is a lot more fun when everybody’s included, they’re determined to find a role in the show for each person. 
 
Inspiring, encouraging, and packed with joy, Everyone Belongs reminds us that it’s possible to make room for all people and all abilities—and that life is brighter when we give every person a chance to shine.
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Everyone Belongs

Have I got a story to share with you,
one about sisters named Macy and Tru.
It’s a tale of two girls and one fabulous show,
and you are invited. So come on, let’s go!

Macy’s the older sister of the two.
She leads by example, as the eldest will do.
She shows up bravely, exactly as she is,
an inspiration to all, a magnificent kid!

Though Tru is taller, she’s the younger one.
She’s bold and confident, getting stuff done.
Tru loves meeting new people, making a pal.
She’s the world-changing type, a powerful gal.

Macy and Tru are unalike, as you see,
but they know that Different is a great thing to be!
The sisters both wanted to glitter and glow
and together declared, “We will shine in a show!”

About the Author

Heather Avis
Heather Avis is founder and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, a social awareness brand on a mission to make a more inclusive and loving world with an emphasis on shifting the Down syndrome narrative. She runs The Lucky Few's hit Instagram account and is the author of a book and co-host of the podcast by the same name. Previously she worked as an education specialist teaching high school students. Heather lives in Southern California with her husband, Josh, and their three kids Macy, Truly, and August. More by Heather Avis
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About the Author

Sarah Mensinga
Sarah Mensinga is an author and illustrator who has worked as an animator and concept artist. A former Canadian, Sarah now lives in Texas with her husband and three kids. More by Sarah Mensinga
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