Pablo Pineda - Being Different Is a Value: Being Different Is a Value

By Maria Sala and Albert Bosch

Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Spirit Award and at the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. Pablo Pineda is the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. This is his endearing story, which reminds us that the only disability is not understanding that all of us have different abilities.

Pablo was born into a loving family. When his parents realized that his baby had different capacities from the rest of the children, they did not hesitate for a second to teach him how to be the best version of himself. His family supported him and helped him to go ahead as an independent person. As Pablo grew up, his passion for learning did only increase. Although society dictated that Pablo deserved special care, he demonstrated that being different can also lead to success, and became the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. Pablo has achieved several triumphs throughout his life and has become a popular figure. He is a lecturer, teacher, writer, and recently he has been awarded the Silver Shell at the San Sebastian Festival for his acting carreer. But his greatest achievement is setting an example and inspiring children to follow their dreams.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8416733236
• ISBN13: 9788416733231
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher