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INDEX
beliefs, 10
bullying, 21
Canadians with
disabilities, 17
celebrations, 11, 12
cultural differences, 10–13
differently abled people,
14–17
discrimination, 6, 21
diversity, 4, 18–21
ethnic backgrounds in
Canada, 9
families, 18
food, 13
Fox, Terry, 16–17
Hawking, Stephen, 17
Keller, Helen, 17
language, 13
Matlin, Marlee, 17
PREVNet, 21
racial differences, 6–9
racism, 6, 19
refugees, 18
religion, 10, 13
Roosevelt, Franklin, 17
Special Olympics, 17
stereotypes, 21
traditions, 9, 10
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Simon Rose is a Calgary author of 15 novels and more than 100 nonfiction
books for children and young adults. Simon offers programs for schools,
online workshops, and courses and is an instructor for adults with the
University of Calgary and Mount Royal University. Simon also works as an
editor, coach, and copywriter.
Madeline Nixon is an Ontario-based editor, researcher, and blogger. She is
the author of several nonfiction books for children, as well as the short story
collection,
Feathers
. Madeline loves beaches and swimming, exploring places
rich in Canadian history, and dying her hair fun colours.
