Collette in Third Grade - by Collette Divitto (Paperback)

About the Book

Entrepreneur and activist Collette Divitto follows up her debut children's book, Collette in Kindergarten, with the heartwarming second installment, Collette in Third Grade.

Book Synopsis

Entrepreneur and activist Collette Divitto follows up her debut children's book, Collette in Kindergarten, with the heartwarming second installment, Collette in Third Grade.

With a new year comes new challenges. Collette, a young girl with Down syndrome, must navigate balancing her busy schedule and a difficult curriculum, all while feeling different from her classmates. Join Collette during her third-grade year, and meet the special person who helps her along the way.

Review Quotes

From a young age and throughout her life, Collette has been a champion for inclusion. The benefits of an inclusive educational setting are pervasive, positively impacting students and educators alike within and outside of the classroom. Decades later, Collette continues to advocate for acceptance and inclusion, sharing her story to ensure all students are included at school and within the greater community. Bravo, Collette!"

"Collette Divitto is a true visionary. Collette's personal and professional triumphs show differently abled children and young adults worldwide that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Between building a national company, appearing on talk shows, and establishing her own nonprofit, Collette has proven herself to be not just an entrepreneurial force but a motivational leader and role model. Her latest book, Collette in Third Grade, a follow-up to Collette in Kindergarten, is more than an aspirational story for differently abled children, it's a reminder that every person should have the opportunities, tools, and resources to pursue a successful and fulfilling life. This book belongs in every elementary school curriculum."

"Collette in Third Grade is a must read for not only families of children with learning differences but every parent and child, as it provides awareness about how we all have a responsibility to lift up the people around us and help others reach their potential. Having known Collette and her family since Collette was six years old, I have witnessed the commitment, perseverance, and resilience they have demonstrated while navigating her learning experiences. Collette continues to inspire those around her to reach for the stars no matter what challenges may be faced along the way. It is what has made her the successful entrepreneur she is today. I am in awe of her!"