The Climb with Me
    By Brittany Martell
    Created on 15 May, 2024
    The Climb with Me cover image
    The child grinned, their eyes gleaming with determination as they made their way down the stairs. They were about to embark on an adventure to the sea.
    a boy in a wheelchair is smiling and sitting on the stairs of a house with a basket of eggs, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Adam Manyoki, official art
    The child felt the sturdy ladder under their hand, their gaze fixed on the tree. They began climbing, a thrill of excitement running through them.
    a boy sitting in a wheel chair in a room full of shelves of bread and bread rolls and a ladder, context art, a storybook illustration, Eileen Aldridge, official art
    The child twirled around, their laughter echoing through the room. They were dancing at a birthday party, their joy infectious.
    a boy in a wheelchair surrounded by children and balloons in a room with a birthday banner and streamers, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Basuki Abdullah, promotional image
    Later that evening, the child sat down with a book about bumblebees. They read aloud, their voice full of wonder and interest.
    a group of children gathered around a birthday cake with a boy in a wheelchair reading a book to a girl in a wheelchair, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration
    The child beamed as they boarded the plane. They were flying to Italy, their heart filled with anticipation for the journey ahead.
    a woman in a wheelchair being pushed down a crowded train aisle by a man in a backpack and a woman in a backpack, lyco art, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, official art
    Back home, the child bounced on the trampoline, reaching for the sky. They were jumping as high as they could, their laughter ringing through the air.
    a cartoon of a girl in a wheelchair with her arms outstretched in front of a group of children in a school, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, comic cover art
    The child chatted with their mom, their words filled with enthusiasm. They were talking about their day, sharing their experiences and discoveries.
    a boy in a wheelchair is being hugged by a woman in a living room with a couch and lamps, lyco art, a comic book panel, Eric Deschamps, comic cover art
    Later, the child used their communication device to talk to their family. They were communicating in their own way, their words full of love and warmth.
    a boy in a wheelchair is sitting next to a woman in a living room with a lamp on the table, lyco art, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, graphic novel
    The child swam across the pool, their movements strong and steady. They were swimming, their heart pounding with the thrill of achievement.
    a cartoon of a girl in a wetsuit surfing in the ocean with sun shining behind her and a wave behind her, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, comic cover art
    In the kitchen, the child stirred the pot of meatballs and spaghetti. They were cooking, their face lit up with pride and satisfaction.
    a girl in a wheelchair is cooking spaghetti and meatballs in a kitchen with a view of the ocean, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration
    At school, the child chatted with their classmates, their laughter mingling with the others. They were part of the group, accepted and loved.
    a cartoon of a girl sitting at a desk in a classroom with other children in the background and a teacher in the foreground, danube school, a comic book panel, Basuki Abdullah, official art
    The child was more than able. They showed the world that their disability was not a barrier, but a testament to their strength and determination.
    a boy in a wheelchair in a classroom with other children sitting at desks and a teacher standing behind him, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, Akira Toriyama, official art