Fall 2025

Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

When Kathleen Friel was young, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and a doctor told her parents all the things she'd never be able to do. They left his office for good and found a new… Read More →

  • Dewey: 610.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Reviews

“Readers looking for a book about the power of inclusion, determination, and purpose will find this book inspiring. . . . The illustrations in this picture book are gorgeous. The vibrant colors are full of action and emotion, providing further windows into Kathleen’s… View →

 

“This stellar biography checks multiple positive role model boxes: a challenge-defying, determined, rule-breaking, problem-solving woman of STEM.”—Booklist View →

 

“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy. . . A must-purchase for all libraries as it reflects the… View →