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• Demystifying Disability

  What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally

  Ladau, Emily, 1991-

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  A great introduction to life with disabilities, ableism, and how abled people can be better allies. Aimed at adults and teens.

• Disability Visibility

  First-person Stories From the Twenty-first Century

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  A collection of contemporary disabled voices that give the reader insight into life with varying abilities. Aimed at adults and teens.

• The Disability Experience

  Working Toward Belonging

  Leavitt, Hannalora,

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  Written by a blind author, this straightforward look at historical and modern life with disabilities is a wonderful introduction to the subject of disability, ableism, and the disability rights movement for teenage readers.

• We Want to Go to School!

  the Fight for Disability Rights

  Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-

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  An informational picture book about the children with disabilities and their families who fought for the right to education regardless of ability. One of the co-authors is one of the many people with disabilities who were able to attend public…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rolling Warrior

  the Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution

  Heumann, Judith E.,

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  A gripping memoir from disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who has advised major companies and the U.S. government on diversity and inclusion. Aimed at adults and teens.

• Accessible America

  a History of Disability and Design

  Williamson, Bess,

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  An in-depth history of disability in American society in the 20th century, focused on how the disability rights movement has changed the way that public spaces, assistive devices, and everyday items are designed and marketed. Aimed at adults.

• About Us

  Essays From the Disability Series of the New York Times

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  This collection of articles by authors with disabilities covers a range of life experiences, all of them affected by structural ableism. An excellent exploration of why the motto of the disability rights movement is "nothing about us without us."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Way to the Top

  How One Girl's Fight for Americans With Disabilities Changed Everything

  Pimentel, Annette Bay,

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  The true story of Jennifer Keelan, the 8-year-old girl who participated in the Capitol Crawl in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the law that now provides legal protections for the 20% of Americans with disabilities. Includes a…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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  A whirlwind tour of people with disabilities who made an impact on our society, both past and present. Aimed at older elementary school readers (ages 7-10).

• Enabling Acts

  the Hidden Story of How the Americans With Disabilities Act Gave the Largest Us Minority Its Rights

  Davis, Lennard J., 1949-

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  Written 25 years after the ADA was passed, this is the first in-depth book on how that law came into being. Dive into the fascinating story of the odd alliances, legal battles, and disabled voices that led this this landmark legislation. Aimed at…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Disability History of the United States

  Nielsen, Kim E

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  An unflinching look at the history of people with disabilities and their treatment by the culture around them, including discussion of the conflicting views of Native American and settler-colonialist societies on disability. Aimed at adults.

• What Are the Paralympic Games?

  Herman, Gail, 1959-

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  An explanation of the Paralympic Games, their origins, and today's top athletes with disabilities. Aimed at older elementary and middle grade readers (ages 8-12).

• We Move Together

  Fritsch, Kelly,

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  A beautifully-illustrated celebration of all the ways bodies can move, and a fantastic introduction to the topic of disability for young readers. Also includes a kid-friendly glossary that gives children the vocabulary to discuss this subject fully.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Brain Is Different

  Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

  Monzusu,

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  A collection of memoir-essays from people with developmental disorders, all translated into manga form by an illustrator with ADHD. Aimed at teens.

• What Happened to You?

  Catchpole, James, 1980-

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  An honest, charming story about life as a child with an obvious physical disability, and how abled children can treat their disabled peers as full people, not curiosities. Aimed at young readers (ages 2-11).

• My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

  Best, Cari,

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  Narrated by Zulay, a blind first grader, this story explores what it feels like to be both set apart by and accepted for your abilities. Both blind and sighted readers can relate to Zulay's experiences learning new skills and striving for a personal…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Six Dots

  a Story of Young Louis Braille

  Bryant, Jen, 1960-

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  The true story of Louis Braille, who lost his sight at age 5 and was inspired to create an alphabet that let himself and other blind people read. Louis' genius led to the Braille writing system, used all over the world to this day. Aimed at young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Helen Keller

  Rebellious Spirit

  Lawlor, Laurie

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  A faithful portrait of the real Helen Keller, who is too often painted as quiet, sweet, and endlessly patient with the ableist society around her. But Helen was a lifelong, blind-deaf activist for disability rights who used her voice to fight for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Disabilities

  Napper, Kristine,

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  A friendly, frank guide for kids learning to discuss disabilities and the people who live with them. Aimed at young readers (ages 5+).