ValianceAuthor: Vanessa Caraveo Genre: Fiction - Drama Publisher: Vanessa Caraveo Date Published: December 1, 2019 ISBN-10: 1733379827 ISBN-13: 978-1733379823 BUY IT AT AMAZON.COM Click here to read a sample GoodReads Rating:
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Being born deaf and with a rare congenital anomaly that makes him unable to produce sounds with his vocal cords, Diego Herrera would be, by most estimations, considered a person with special needs. As the child of undocumented Mexican immigrants who are constantly at risk of being deported, he also faces prejudice and discrimination. Diego wants nothing more in life than to be a soccer player and to make his family, especially his mother, proud. As the subtitle says, Adversity Means Nothing in the Face of His Perseverance, Diego had true grit. He didn't give up, he kept on going even when it seemed there was no way through. Valiance is a heartwarming tale that raises awareness of the challenges some people face due to being born different or because of where they come from. It also highlights the importance and impact that inclusion has on our world. This is the kind of story that teaches all ages to be compassionate and to never give up on their dreams. Life truly favors the bold. |
Vanessa Caraveo is an award-winning bilingual author, published poet, and artist who has a passion for promoting inclusion, empowerment and equality for all, helping others discover the power they possess within themselves to overcome adversity and reach their fullest potential. She is involved with various organizations that assist children and adults with disabilities and enjoys working with nonprofit groups and volunteering in the promotion of literacy. Her work brings focus to many social issues that exist in today's world and has been published in Literature Today Journal, The Poet Magazine, Latinidad Magazine, Poetrybay, Anacua Literary Arts Review, and in multiple anthologies throughout the years. Vanessa aspires to continue making a positive difference in many lives through her service to others and literary work.