You Are Loved
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
You Are Loved
By (Author) Sofia Sanchez
By (author) Margaret O'Hair
Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
Scholastic US
Scholastic US
1st August 2023
2nd March 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
306.85
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 226mm, Height 236mm, Spine 14mm
360g
Description
From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez, comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. You are loved by so many people... Most of all you are loved by your family. No one loves you like your family loves you. Families come in so many different shapes and sizes - some are far away, some live all together, some have two mummies and some two daddies. Every family is unique! No matter what, families show you how strong you are and how much they love you! A beautiful companion book to You are Enough Sweet narrative, bought to life by beautiful and colourful illustrations from Sofia Cardoso A brilliant celebrations of all the different types of families - including the people in your school, your community and those you chose to love as family. the hardcover edition with protective dust jacket makes this a truly beautiful gift for any child's bookshelf. Written by Sofia Sanchez, a 14-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome who is going to be in the upcoming film adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in the Hunger Games blockbuster franchise
Reviews
Praise for You Are Loved:
"This extended ode to families is heartwarming and inclusive. . . Overflowing with fond appreciation." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for You Are Enough:
"[An] uplifting look at disability and differences." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[The book's] cheerful exhortations may serve as a source of support and encouragement." -- Publishers Weekly
Author Bio
Sofia Cardoso is an illustrator and designer who specializes in children's illustration. She currently lives and creates from Portugal.
Sofia Sanchez is a Ukrainian American actress, model, and advocate known for her viral video "Down Syndrome Is Not Scary." The teenager had her acting debut in the TV series Switched at Birth and has also appeared in the films For Paloma and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, as well as print ads and commercials for Old Navy and Target, among others. Additionally, her adoption story has inspired several picture books with Scholastic, including You Are Enough and You Are Loved. Sofia lives in Northern California with her parents, three older brothers, two dogs, and a cat.
Margaret "Meg" O'Hair is a mom to two kids, a kindergarten teacher, and an award-winning writer. She likes to be on the water -- whether it's on boats, kayaks, or paddleboards-- with her family and their three Portuguese water dogs, Sailor, Surfer, and Sundance. Meg has been inspired to write books about Sofia from the first day they met, including their picture books You Are Enough and You Are Loved. Meg can be found at margaretohair.com, on Instagram at @margaretohair, and on YouTube at Margaret O'Hair, where she creates fun educational videos for kids.
