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I’ve authored a number of books about the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. Take a look below, learn, grow, and share.

Air

What happens when your dream gets turned upside down? ​

Twelve-year-old Emmie Ethrige lives with her widowed father in South Carolina, dreams of wheelchair motocross, and is working toward her dream of buying a serious set of wheels to take her big-air tricks to the next level. But when a mishap leads people to question her independence, Emmie must find a way to change their minds.

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Rural Voices

Think you know what rural America is like?

For most of America’s history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories, and personal essays, along with anecdotes from the authors’ real lives, dives deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home.

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Big Alaskan Bow hunt

Wilderness Ridge

I come from a rural community where hunting and fishing are a valued way of life. Check out Wilderness Ridge–a chapter book series about kids and families sharing their love of nature through responsible, safety-focused, and sustainable hunting and fishing.

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Adaptive Sports

Adaptive sports

As a pediatric physical therapist, I love helping kids push themselves to reach their goals–no matter how fast or furious! Head over here for a peek into the exciting world of adaptive sports with these titles I wrote for the Jake Maddox series.

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