Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome by Brian G. Skotko and Cynthia S. Kidder, with photography by Kendra Dew, is an essay and photographic celebration of inspirational accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. This 181-page book, filled with stories and research about the potential and dreams of people with Down syndrome, is perfect for new parents of a baby with Down syndrome or any person who sees great potential in someone with extra chromosomes. Common Threads received the 2002 National Media Award for print publication by the National Down Syndrome Congress. 

 The book can be purchased through Band of Angels Press , Amazon.com , or Barnes and Noble .