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The cover of "The Big Test!" features Austin, a young boy with curly brown hair, confident

Introducing Austin’s Amazing Adventures: A New Era of Inclusion!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Big Test, the first book in the Austin’s Amazing Adventures series by Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, coming this World Sight Day in October!

In this heartwarming series, young readers will meet Austin, a boy with visual impairment, who faces and overcomes everyday challenges with courage and resilience. These stories are designed for children aged 5-10 and aim to provide much-needed representation for children with sight loss, other disabilities, and additional needs.

Why This Series is a Game-Changer:

1. Representation for All : Children with sight loss, disabilities, and additional needs can see themselves in Austin and his adventures, finding heroes who are just like them.
2. Building Empathy: As other children read about Austin, they will learn that kids like him face similar challenges and joys, fostering understanding and empathy.
3. Promoting Inclusion: These stories help break down barriers and encourage inclusivity both at home and in educational settings.
4. Educational Tool: The “Talking Points” section at the end of each book includes open questions to spark meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusion.

Let’s create a world where every child feels seen and understood. By sharing Austin’s journey, we can teach all children that despite our differences, we share common dreams, hopes, and experiences.

Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling to unite us all. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the exciting launch on World Sight Day!

Welcome

Gain insight and inspiration from The Blind Poet Dave Steele. A unique poetic perspective on life living with blindness/ disability. His creative vision will inspire, educate and show the beauty beyond blindness.

My Blind Secret - Dave Steele, The Blind Poet

"I have a secret from the world, that most of you don't know.
Won't hear it in the way I talk and eyes no clue will show.
If you listen to my story, something new to learn you'll find.
For though I'm looking straight at you, I'm legally blind.
It's not a simple yes or no, I'm more a shade of grey.
I rarely venture out alone, as things get in the way.
For what I see affects my days, in much more ways than one and this for some continues, until little left has gone.
But still this pains invisible, to those that pass us by.
Theres some afraid to hold a cane, because of questions why.
Accused of making up our claim and made to feel a fraud.
Feel drained of all my confidence, feel trapped behind this door.
Now hardest thing to come to terms, that makes my days feel long.
It holds us back, knowledge they lack, for all who've got it wrong.
To hear they're judge and jury, even though their facts aren't straight.
Feel misdirected fury, wish opinions now could wait.
To take the time to get to know, the visions that we share.
Come join me in this tunnel, hold my hand and show you care."
Dave Steele - The Blind Poet

Dave Steele - The Blind Poet

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