
The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!
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ISBN: 9780764360183
Hardback
144 Pages
Subjects:
Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage)
School stories (Children's / Teenage)
Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they're just like everyone else. From cafeteria food fights to relationship woes, Robbie finds himself immersed in an incredible adventure to get everyone onboard for the big concert while better understanding his new friends with special abilities. Junior high can be tough, but this group of rambunctious misfits is ready to entertain and loves to have a good time! Comes with an exclusive interview and free downloadable songs from the Kids themselves.
Mathew Klickstein (www.MathewKlickstein.com) has worked closely with the Kids of Widney High for more than two decades, including as manager of the Kids’ West Coast tour and director of their rockumentary Act Your Age: The Kids of Widney High Story. Mathew has also worked and volunteered for specialty educational and arts programs, including Phamaly Theatre Company and Sprout Film Festival.
"The Kids of Widney High is a remarkable band, and Klicksteins story provides readers an opportunity to learn about their music and world while simultaneously modeling for readers how to sensitively interact with individuals with disabilities. Recommended as a secondary purchase." -- School Library Journal
"This book is tender, its funny, its perfect to read with your kids & it gives me hope. LOVE THESE KIDS!." -- Mayim Bialik, star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory
"Funny, colorful and conversational." -- Mike Reiss, Four-time Emmy Award-winning writer of The Simpsons and bestselling children's book author
"Sweet and fun." -- Andrew Bujalski, award-winning filmmaker and writer of Disney's live-action Lady and the Tramp
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