Make it Happen! Blake Leeper

Make it Happen! Blake Leeper

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Meet Blake Leeper, an eight-time paralympic track and field athlete. Blake dreamed of competing in sports despite being born with both of his legs missing below the knee. Through hard work and dedication, Blake pushed through those physical challenges and shattered stereotypes along the way. Readers will follow the extraordinary journey of Blake who proves that with courage, discipline, and perseverance, anything is possible. Blake Leeper’s story will show young readers how they too, can Make It Happen!

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Description

Grade 6-12 | Nonfiction | Paperback | ISBN: 9798886341058 | Lexile: 820L | Upper Level
Grade 2-6 | Nonfiction | Paperback | ISBN: 9798886341041 | Lexile: 680L | Lower Level

Make it Happen! Blake Leeper

Highlights: 

  • Features relatable and diverse people to inspire readers
  • Enables students to think about, plan for, and achieve their own goals
  • Motivates readers to persevere to overcome obstacles such as bullying, learning challenges, and more!
  • Includes strategies to identify, develop, and implement life skills critical to success
  • Provides opportunities to explore different career paths

Key features:

  • Depth of Knowledge questions and standards-aligned activities for the classroom
  • Discussion questions to support social-emotional learning
  • Primary sources such as unique photos to help students relate in a personal way
  • Glossary to build student vocabulary

About the Author:
Blake Leeper is an eight-time paralympic track and field athlete, world record holder, and three-time American record holder. Despite being born with both legs missing below the knees, Blake has shown the world that a positive attitude, determination, and dedication can lead to achievements both on and off the track. Blake continues to break down barriers as a sprinter and works tirelessly off the track by giving motivational speeches, inspiring others that no dream is out of reach.

A whole child approach ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.

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