Book Club
Fall Book Club



Hello DSANV Readers,
- It’s November, and here’s the challenge:
Draw a hand turkey, see above or create one using a program like Canva. On each finger write five things that you’re thankful for in your life.
Submit your pictures to stacy.engels@dsanv.org by November 22 to be featured on social media for Thanksgiving.
I keep track of all Book Club points, so if you haven’t participated in book club challenges or activities in a while, you can submit a challenge and it will be added to your points. Challenges are worth 5 points, and activities (online programs) are worth 2 points. The Book Club is three years old, and to simplify things, we’re going to bring everyone’s points back to zero in 2024.
We have a fun holiday online activity worth two points on December 6, Holiday Story Time and Sing Along.
UPDATE
Anyone who who gets over 10 points for the first time will receive a DSANV Book Bag, plus a $10 gift card. Anyone, who enters a new “decade” will get a $10 Amazon gift card via email.
Submit your pictures to stacy.engels@dsanv.org by October 28 to be featured in the November newsletter, Everyone who submits pictures by October 28 will have a chance to be featured on DSANV social media and on the DSANV Book Club web page.
Anyone who hasn’t participated in DSANV Book Club activities and challenges for over a year has been taken off the list. But, no fear, everyone is always invited to re-activate their involvement in the DSANV Book Club.

DSANV recommends that everybody read the inspirational auto biography, More Alike Than Different. David is a long time DSANV member and serves as a Board Member. Follow this link to buy the book on Amazon. The National Down Syndrome Society, NDSS recommends that every member of Congress read David’s book.
Click here to watch a recording of an online webinar that David and his mother Kathleen conducted in July, 2020
Here is a recent interview with David on CBS News.
Sign up for an online conversation with David on September 22 at 7:00 pm
Reading Lists
“He has LOVED Gary Paulsen historical fiction books. These are so well written I often find myself reading ahead a chapter.” -Gary Steele
“I forgot to mention musicals and script reading, from Annie to Hamilton to Wicked. There are books, films, shows, audio books, online scripts, CDs, and more!!!!” – Tia Marsili
“My daughter Ellie is 16, We are expanding our movies and book combo into the super hero marvel universe and the star wars world as well. We are using the stage 1-3 readers.” – Dianne
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Books Suggestions by Age
Other Related Resources
TTAC Online: The Technical Assistance Center. A community sharing resources to educate students with disabilities. Summer Literacy Supports
Printable Monthly Reading Challenges and Point Tracker
Programs
Proposed Dates DADS (Dads appreciating Down syndrome) meetings 7:00 -9:00 PM September 21st (Thursday) October
In 2024, DSANV is continuing to offer three options for BINGO. The third Wednesday of
If you are an expectant parent or have been parenting your child with Down Syndrome
Apple Day – Sunday, September 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Come join is in
DSANV Events
Sunday October 1, 2023 Workhouse Art Center Register here
Community Events
Legal and Financial Planning Workshop
Legal and Financial Planning Workshop for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
AAC Parent Support Group- November 18, 2023 10:00AM
Our AAC Parent Support Group seeks to connect parents of individuals using AAC to share successes and challenges, gather helpful ideas and resources, and empower families to support the development of successful communication skills for their AAC user. This group is free of charge and open to all. Feel free to share with others who may be interested!
Chipolte Fundraiser to benefit the 2023DSANV Buddy Walk®
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FORDOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OFNORTHERN VIRGINIA33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSEMONDAY,
The Elder and Disability Law Clinic at the College of William and Mary is offering
Infant Brain Imaging Study Recruiting Participants
Hello! Happy New Year! I hope your year is off to a great start at
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