Born Just Right

by Jordan Reeves, Jen Lee Reeves

From tween advocate for limb difference and founder of Project Unicorn Jordan Reeves and her mom, Jen, comes an inspiring memoir about how every kid is perfect just the way they are.

When Jordan Reeves was born without the bottom half of her left arm, the doctors reassured her parents that she was “born just right.” And she has been proving that doctor right ever since!

With candor, humor, and heart, Jordan’s mother, Jen Lee Reeves, helps Jordan tell her story about growing up in an able-bodied world and family, where she was treated like all of her siblings and classmates—and where she never felt limited. Whether it was changing people’s minds about her capabilities, trying all kinds of sports, or mentoring other kids, Jordan has channeled any negativity into a positive, and is determined to create more innovations for people just like her.

Her most famous invention, aptly called Project Unicorn, is a special prosthetic (that shoots glitter!) made with the help of a 3-D printer. A real-life superhero, Jordan is changing the world with her foundation, Born Just Right, which advocates and celebrates kids with differences, and helps them live their best possible life—just like Jordan is today!

160 pages, Paperback

Published July 7, 2020

About the author

Jordan Reeves is the co-founder of the non-profit, Born Just Right. Ever since she was little, this 13-year-old has pushed through expectations and has shown how living with a disability can lead to awesome opportunities. Through public speaking and mentoring other kids with limb differences, Jordan works to change attitudes around physical differences. Jordan is currently changing what we think about disability by designing a body enhancement (a 3d printed prosthetic) that allows her to shoot biodegradable sparkles for her alter ego, Glitter Girl. Jordan has shown off her work on The Rachael Ray Show, MakerFaire, TEDx, AIGA, Parson’s Design School, and many other events across the country. Her experience with design has given her a chance to consult and offer insight to large brands across many different genres. Jordan is also one of four founding members of the STEAM Squad, a group of girls who work together to get other kids involved in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. What's next? Jordan and her mom wrote a book with Simon & Schuster! Look for BORN JUST RIGHT in bookshelves June 4, 2019.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a selection for our middle school after school book club (I work in a middle school library). It is a memoir by Jordan Reeves, a young teen who was born without a portion of her left arm, missing a left hand. She is an activist for disability awareness and STEAM opportunities for disabled youth. Jordan is a model of positivity and grit, and young people can learn a lot from her. With short, simple sentences, paragraphs, and chapters and the inspirational subject matter, this is a great read for reluctant readers. As an adult reader, however, I found myself wishing she’d had an adult ghost writer who could flesh out ideas in a more in-depth fashion. Still, I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Jordan Reeves.

[Codee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great inspiring