Jewel Kats


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Topics of conversation:

  • Importance of children learning about disabilities at an early age
  • Messages children should hear about disabilities
  • Jewel's disability and advocacy
  • Personal obstacles because of a personal disability

Jewel Kats is a very busy, busy young woman. She’s 32, and has been writing away since the new millennium in 2000. Jewel’s co-written a touring musical. For six years, she worked as a syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. She’s won $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television Network and publisher, Harlequin Enterprises. Her cap now is that of a children’s author. Jewel’s works include: “Reena’s Bollywood Dream” and “What Do You Use to Help Your Body?” Late next month, her newest book: “Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair” will be released.

What Do You Use to Help Your Body?

Jewel Kats
Loving Healing Press (2011)
ISBN 9781615990832
Reviewed by Cayden Aures (age 6.5) for Reader Views (6/11)

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Synopsis: Who are the people with disabilities in your neighborhood? Maggie and Momma love going for walks. During every outing, Maggie learns about something new. Today's no different! Momma has arranged for Maggie to meet lots of people in her neighborhood. They all have different jobs. They all come from different cultures. They all use different things to help their bodies. Maggie doesn't just stop to chit-chat. Rather, she gets to the bottom of things. By asking the right question, she discovers how many people with disabilities use aids to help them out. Let's find out how they work, too!

* Children will learn that disabilities occur in every culture
* Parents and teachers can accurately explain how various disability aids work.
* Children will realize that working with a disability is a possibility for some.
* Therapists can use this book as a motivational tool for patients with disabilities.
* Kids can satisfy their curiosity about disability aids in an unimposing manner.