Claire Wants a Boxing Name

<p><strong><em><p><b><i>Libraries looking to add to their inclusive nonfiction offerings will find this one a winner.<b></em></strong> KIRKUS review<i><p></p><p><br></p><p><p>In <b><i><strong><em>Claire Wants a Boxing Nam<b><i>e</em></strong> a mother and daughter share their weekly boxing lesson. Taught by a woman who is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog an amazing story unfolds. Dynamic photography captures the energy and intensity of the physical activities all three women complete at the inclusive Toronto Girls Boxing Club.<p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Boxing moves bags and gloves abound as the story reveals Claire's desire to be given a boxing name. It will represent what she has learned from boxing. She<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> knows that her mom and other women have really cool boxing names like Slice 'n Dice and Eraser. <p></span> </p><p><br></p><p><p>Claire was born with a facial difference and through boxing has gained a new strength she hopes will shine through her new name. This story challenges the reader's perception of what a person with blindness is capable of doing and also provides an incentive to challenge oneself to discover personal strengths.<p></p><p><br></p><p><em><p><i>By sharing Claire's story we celebrate Vivian's many strengths and abilities. Vivian is differently sight-abled and has a guide dog.<i><p></em></p><p><br></p>