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Sky Burke co-author of "I Am Just Me" exclusive book signing at the Friendly Drug Store in Holbrook!

Please come out and support Sachem student Sky Burke at her exclusive book signing on September 21, 2013, 11am-3pm at the Friendly Drug Store, 1036 Main Street, Holbrook. Please come out to purchase your copy of "I Am Just Me"! Meet and take pictures with the 12 year old co-author Sky Burke.
"I Am Just Me" is a one-of-a-kind true story of a little girl with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, who is striving to overcome her learning disabilities by self-advocating for herself and gains permission by the school to use an iPad to help her learn. This is a true story written by a special child, Sky Burke, age 12, with a co-author, and illustrator Penny Weber for children and adults. This book includes beautiful and creative illustrations. Plus a letter to families and a page with self-advocacy tips. All children can relate to this story of overcoming differences in school. The book will inspire students to be active participants in their own education. This book has the ability to make a huge impact on education for all students who are different and may have the power to influence schools to use modern technological advances to help students with disabilities meet their full potential. The possibilities are limitless. Please visit theskyislimitless.org.

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