About Daniel’s First Day of School by Daniel E. Carvajal
The story is about a little boy named Daniel who is excited but nervous for his first day of school because he is going to a special class for kids with disabilities. He meets his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Aldrich, who encourages him to ask questions and helps him and his classmates learn in a way that they all can understand. Mrs. Aldrich also helps the class create drawings of their families and play board games. Daniel makes friends, has a great time at school, and learns to support his classmates. The story is based on the author’s real-life experience to show that anything is possible despite having a disability.
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Author Bio:
Daniel Carvajal, a resident of South Miami, Florida, was raised alongside his two elder brothers by hardworking Chilean immigrant parents. Despite living with Cerebral Palsy, Daniel cherishes life to the fullest and strives to demonstrate to others that living with a disability is not an obstacle. "Daniel's First Day of School" recounts his earliest recollections of attending school, aiming to inspire other children with disabilities that school can be an enjoyable experience.