If you could be any type of superhero, what would you become?
My name is Jordan, and that question took me in directions I never could have imagined.
That’s because when I had the chance to become a superhero, I became a brand-new one . . . a hero who could look beyond my physical difference and use it to my advantage. I discovered a fun project that gave me my own kind of superpowers. I found a way to combine glitter and 3-D printing to create something so fun, even someone who doesn’t like glitter will smile. (My mom was never a glitter fan, but she lightened up a lot.)
I always say there are too many books about physical differences and not enough stories that just happen to include a person with a physical difference.
This book is about me. I was born with one full arm and one short arm that stopped growing just above the elbow. And my story is about pushing beyond what’s “normal.” It has adventure, creativity, and lots of glitter. My limb difference doesn’t define me, but it has given me so many opportunities to see the world in a different way.
I’ve had a chance to meet so many amazing people and travel to different parts of the country, learning about the disability world and so much more. I’ve learned to be physically and mentally strong, thanks to years of occupational and physical therapy, but also because of sports and other activities! I’ve attended an amazing summer camp for kids with limb differences since I was three years old. I’ve also had the chance to meet kids across the country through a website my mom launched when I was a baby. It’s called Born Just Right because my family always says I’m “just right,” and I was born with “just” a right hand! (That usually makes people giggle when they hear that play on words.)
I’ve also learned how powerful I can be, especially when it comes to thinking outside the box and introducing my ideas to the world. I believe I can do just about anything (other than monkey bars), and so can you!