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• A Kids Book About Disability

  Napper, Kristine,

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  "A clear explanation of what disabilities are and how to navigate conversations about them. Sometimes people act like having a disability means you’re from another planet, even though over a billion people in the world have disabilities.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Belonging

  Carroll, Kevin, 1958-

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  "A clear explanation of what belonging is, and how to accept and understand who you are. This is a kids book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team, and what it’s like when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Annette Feels Free

  the True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-life Mermaid

  Mazeika, Katie,

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  "Annette loved to dance and twirl and pirouette. But when she got sick and had to start wearing braces on her legs, Annette stopped dancing. Until, one day, her dad took her swimming. Annette could finally dance again—in the water! She…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Happened to You?

  Catchpole, James, 1980-

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  "The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to. What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar? A lion? Did it fall off? Every time Joe goes out the questions are the same . . . what happened to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Acceptance Is My Superpower

  A Children’s Book About Diversity and Equality

  Ortego, Alicia

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  "Do you want your children to honor, celebrate, and see the beauty in our differences? We are all different. And whilst children are often wonderful at accepting differences easily, there are times when a lack of understanding can result…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Not a Label

  34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists From Past and Present

  Burnell, Cerrie

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  "In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Will Dance

  Flood, Bo

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  "Like many young girls, Eva longs to dance. But unlike many would-be dancers, Eva has cerebral palsy. She doesn’t know what dance looks like for someone who uses a wheelchair. Then Eva learns of a place that has created a class for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

  The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

  Julia Finley Mosca

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  "If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know… Meet Dr. Temple Grandin―one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Peppa's New Friend

  Pendergrass, Daphne

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  "Peppa makes a new friend at school! Her name is Mandy Mouse, and Mandy Mouse uses a wheelchair to get around. Peppa helps Mandy adjust to the very hilly neighborhood." Suggested by McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association.

• Just Ask!

  Be Different Be Brave, Be You

  Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-

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  "Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Friend Has Down Syndrome

  Duling, Kaitlyn

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  "In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Uniquely Wired

  a Book About Autism and Its Gifts

  Cook, Julia, 1964-

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  " Some people say I have a disability. But I say that I'm UNIQUE This heartwarming story features Zak, a young boy living with autism who wants you to understand how he experiences the sights and sounds of the world around him. Zak knows…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Not So Different

  What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability

  Burcaw, Shane

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  "Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw’s life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he’s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What's My Superpower?

  Johnston, Aviaq

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  "Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is Ella

  Ewert, Krista

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  "Ella is a happy, fun-loving girl who is just starting school. She knows all of her letters, helps take care of her little sister, and enjoys riding her blue bike. Sometimes she has to practice sitting still. Ella loves to play and is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ghosts

  Telgemeier, Raina,

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  "Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All My Stripes

  a Story for Children With Autism

  Rudolph, Shaina

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  ""Nobody gets me, Mama!" In All My Stripes, Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his classmates. He worries that all they notice about him is his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dachy's Deaf

  Hughes, Jack

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  "Dachy isn't embarrassed by his hearing aid, but sometimes his friends are so loud he has to turn it off. One day, he does just that to get some peace and quiet, but that's the last thing he ends up getting. The adventure that follows…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fish in a Tree

  Hunt, Lynda Mullaly

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  "Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hands & Hearts

  With 15 Words in American Sign Language

  Donna Jo Napoli

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  "A mother and daughter spend a sunny day at the beach together where they swim, dance, build sandcastles, and, most importantly, communicate. But their communication is not spoken; rather, it is created by loving hands that use American…Read moreRead more of this annotation