About us: Shalako Press is a small independent publishing company dedicated to publishing a few quality books a year, with a focus on entertaining the reader. Our books cover a range of topics of interest to children, young adults, men and women. Shalako has a special interest in the American West, such as fiction related to American history, both old and new. Shalako works in conjunction with majormitchell.net, in promoting books with American Western themes, both historical and contemporary. Some historical books may include material not suitable for children. Be sure to visit our bookstore.
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Now Available
A new book by Jennifer Kuhns
Hailey is starting her first day at a new school where no one thinks they have ever had a disabled student before. Hailey is not only the new girl, but she is a girl in a wheelchair. She is a girl with strength, attitude and a great sense of humor who helps her teacher and her fellow classmates understand what a disability is and that a disability isn’t what defines a person. Were You Born In That Chair? is a look at disabilities through an inclusive eye instead of an eye of difference and exclusion. Hailey’s class learns that they each have a disability…disabilities they don’t even think about. The included children’s play and cutout figures help readers and educators explore thoughts and questions through both oral and tactile means.
This story draws us in from the start with its humor and empathy…an excellent example of the power of narrative to deepen our understanding of the range of human life.
Dr. Keith Nainby
A wonderful piece of writing from a perspective not many of us understand.
Janet Lenards, Literacy Coach
Voted Young Adult Novel of 2010
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Krissy Dunham is 16 and troubled. Her brushes with the law have landed her in the custody of an uncle in rural
“Desperado Moon is a taut, fast-paced adventure that tells the tale of a real girl with real challenges and the horse who helps her find her way.” – Kathleen L’Ecluse, The
“A gifted new voice brings an exciting, modern day adventure to stir up the emotions of horse-loving teens.” – Raymona L. Abouzeid, published author