This Kid Can Fly: It's about Ability (Not Disability)

"At once beautiful and heartbreaking, Aaron Philip found a way to make me laugh even as I choked up, found a way to bring on my empathy without ever allowing me to feel sorry for him. An eye-opening debut." --Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winner and Newbery Honor author of Brown Girl Dreaming

In this heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting memoir, Aaron Philip, a fourteen-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, shows how he isn't defined so much by his disability as he is by his abilities.

Written with award-winning author Tonya Bolden, This Kid Can Fly chronicles Aaron's extraordinary journey from happy baby in Antigua to confident teen artist in New York City. His honest, often funny stories of triumph--despite physical difficulties, poverty, and other challenges--are as inspiring as they are eye-opening.

Includes photos and original illustrations from Aaron's personal collection.

How does a boy who can't walk learn to fly?

• Inspirational Memoir: Follow Aaron's incredible journey from his early years in Antigua to becoming a confident teen artist and activist in New York City.
• Disability Awareness: An honest, funny, and eye-opening account of life with cerebral palsy that focuses on ability, creativity, and fighting for accessibility.
• A Coming of Age Story: From finding his voice on his Tumblr blog to facing homelessness, Aaron shares his story of growing up, making friends, and discovering his own power.
• The Power of Community: Meet the community of "Angels"--friends, family, and mentors--who rallied around Aaron to help him overcome enormous challenges, from poverty to major surgery.