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Based on the lives of two real sisters, My Sister, Alicia May touches on the joys and challenges of growing up with a sibling who has Down syndrome. Exquisitely written with humor and compassion by Nancy Tupper Ling, this book expresses beautifully that both sisters are, indeed, very special girls.

 

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“A delightful book perfect for siblings and peers of children with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Beautifully illustrated, this book is a must for every school library!” —David Tolleson, executive director, National Down Syndrome Congress

 

“A wonderful book [that] describes the delights and challenges of having a sibling with an intellectual disability. The illustrations are at least as terrific as the text. This book should be on the bookshelf of every family with young children.” —Steven M. Eidelman, president, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

 

"My final selection this week is a title that I think every library could use a copy of. My Sister, Alicia May is an "issue" book, yes, but it's one of the best picture books written for siblings of Down's Syndrome children that I've seen yet. Enjoyable, simple, and educational.  My Sister, Alicia May is written by Nancy Tupper Ling and illustrated be Shennen Bersani and is based on the real story of two sisters just like Alicia May and Rachel. The reader is able to easily learn that Alicia May is very much like any other 6 year old girl, loving dogs and horses, and is annoying to her older sister. At times, Alicia May gets made fun of, needs breathing treatments, and doesn't like straying from her routines, but other than that, is just like any other little sister. She isn't different, she just has some amazing qualities that others lack.  Alicia May appears to be a joyful child, happy, and loving her older sister. The illustrations are nicely done and very life-like. This is a great title for libraries and home shelves and would make a great read aloud for a classroom or story time to educate children on Down Syndrome." - A Patchwork of Books

 

A wonderful write-up by Bevery Beckham of the Boston Globe: Emotions illustrated vividly