In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop.

Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox, Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo.

CERRIE BURNELL

Author Cerrie Burnell grew up immersed in a world of stories, which her family lovingly read to her. She dreamed of chasing white rabbits to wonderland, turning right at the second star, and flying straight on till morning. Then discovering enchanted lands at the top of the faraway tree.

But she never quite found herself in any of these stories. Because none of the children in those books looked like her. Moreover, none of them had a disability they were accepting of or proud of. Many years later, after Cerrie had become a mum to her glorious duel heritage daughter. Next she decided to become an author who celebrates difference and champions inclusion. Telling joyful, lyrical, lesser known stories with diversity at their heart.