Andrea is a native of Lafayette LA. She currently resides in Peoria Heights, IL. She has been a mother to a special needs individual for over 20 years. Andrea is also has two daughters and has been married for over 20 years. Andrea is the author of Just Like You. A book to comfort kids who have special needs or disabilities letting them know they are not different due to their life challenges!
About The Book
This book is designed to comfort kids who have special needs or disabilities. I want you to know that you are no different than anyone else because of your life challenges. Purchase your copy today for $12.00.
Events
We have been honored to attend many event over the years. Check back for upcoming events and appearances.
Testimonies
‘Just Like You’ children’s book is a great book for younger kids. I think it teaches them to not be afraid of making friends with someone who might not look like or possibly speak the same way as they do. It also might help kids be more comfortable with asking questions instead of staring at a person who they think is different. I believe ‘Just Like You’ should be available in elementary school classrooms and daycares. Reading this book to a classroom of inquisitive young minds would surely open a lively discussion about how to befriend and understand special needs children, young adults and beyond.
Yvette Franklin
Andrea came to our school and spent the day doing readings for all grade levels. It was an engaging presentation. Our teachers use her book Just Like You in their classes. What an amazing journey for her and her son!
Paul Nettles
Principal, Bartonville Grade School
I met Andrea and Jonte in 1990. I witnessed first hand how Andrea had to advocate for Jonte with his peers as well as adults. I feel this book is perfect because it’s for children and where better to start a dialogue and understanding that because someone may learn, act, or talk differently they feel just like you do.
Tamara Brown
Andrea Brock’s wonderful book about the special nature of her experiences and struggles perfectly reflects a message I would wish to share with the families I care for.
John Zempel MD, PhD
Pediatric Epileptologist
This book is an excellent example of the perspective of a young person with a disability that can be simultaneously scary and heartbreaking for a child and their family. We discover how the child views himself in a mix of textbook and juvenile writing style. The pictorial illustrations make this book more personable by showing us how the child interacts with classmates/friends. The real-life experiences mixed with the vibrant pictures makes the story more compelling and helps the audience connect with the child. All in all, I enjoyed the book and learned a lot about a disability that I had very little knowledge of prior.
Maria Franklin
Donations
To make a contribution to Just Like You, money can be sent via CashApp at $AndreaBroussardBrock and Zelle at brockkids3@yahoo.com