Disability Awareness Books (Spring 2021)
This list will feature books about disability and people with disability, spreading awareness for readers wanting to find representation and/or educate themselves further on the topic
All the Way to the Top
By: Annette Bay Pimentel
Illustrated by:
Nabi H. Ali
Nabi H. Ali
ISBN: 9781492688976
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
An ABC of Families
By: Abbey Williams
Illustrated by:
Paulina Morgan
Paulina Morgan
ISBN: 9780711256538
Nonfiction, 0-3, Series
Back to Front and Upside Down!
By: Claire Alexander
Illustrated by:
Claire Alexander
Claire Alexander
ISBN: 9780802854148
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
Born Just Right
By: Jordan Reeves, Jen Lee Reeves
ISBN: 9781534428393
Fiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Can Bears Ski?
By: Raymond Antrobus
Illustrated by:
Polly Dunbar
Polly Dunbar
ISBN: 9781536212662
Fiction, 4-6, Health
Dad, Jackie, and Me
By: Myron Uhlberg
Illustrated by:
Colin Bootman
Colin Bootman
ISBN: 9781561455317
Fiction, 4-6, Historical Fiction
Dancing with Katya
By: Dori Chaconas
Illustrated by:
Constance R. Bergum
Constance R. Bergum
ISBN: 9781561453764
Fiction, 4-6, Health
A Danger to Herself and Others
By: Alyssa Sheinmel
ISBN: 9781492667247
Fiction, Teen, Mystery / Thriller
Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults)
By: Alice Wong
ISBN: 9780593381670
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
Dorothea’s Eyes
By: Barb Rosenstock
Illustrated by:
Gérard DuBois
Gérard DuBois
ISBN: 9781629792088
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Emiline
By: Kimberli Johnson
Illustrated by:
Kimberli Johnson
Kimberli Johnson
ISBN: 9781620106440
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Floppy Lop-Ears and the Spectrum
By: Rochelle Caruso Flynn, MD
Illustrated by:
Joshua Allen
Joshua Allen
ISBN: 9781612544922
Fiction, 7-12, Health
Florence & Leon
By: Simon Boulerice
Illustrated by:
Delphie Côté-Lacroix
Delphie Côté-Lacroix
ISBN: 9781459818224
Fiction, 4-6, Romance
How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps
By: Peggy Porter Tierney
Illustrated by:
Marie Letourneau
Marie Letourneau
ISBN: 9781939100542
Fiction, 4-6, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
I Am Not a Label
By: Cerrie Burnell
Illustrated by:
Lauren Mark Baldo
Lauren Mark Baldo
ISBN: 9780711247451
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
I Can Help
By: Reem Faruqi
Illustrated by:
Mikela Prevost
Mikela Prevost
ISBN: 9780802855046
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
I May Not Be Like You, but We Could Be Friends
By: Sabrena Bishop
Illustrated by:
Tyler Waite
Tyler Waite
ISBN: 9781948071994
Fiction, 4-6, Action / Adventure
I See You See
By: Richard Jackson
Illustrated by:
Patrice Barton
Patrice Barton
ISBN: 9781481492003
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
I Talk Like a River
By: Jordan Scott
Illustrated by:
Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith
ISBN: 9780823445592
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!
By: Melanie Walsh
Illustrated by:
Melanie Walsh
Melanie Walsh
ISBN: 9780763681210
Fiction, 4-6, Health
Looking Out for Sarah
By: Glenna Lang
Illustrated by:
Glenna Lang
Glenna Lang
ISBN: 9781570916076
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Lucas Makes a Comeback
By: Igor Plohl
Illustrated by:
Urska Stropnik Sonc
Urska Stropnik Sonc
ISBN: 9780823447664
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
Me and My Sister
By: Rose Robbins
Illustrated by:
Rose Robbins
Rose Robbins
ISBN: 9780802855428
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
Melody’s Magic Flying Machine
By: Elaine Ambrose
Illustrated by:
Caroline Zina
Caroline Zina
ISBN: 9781612544700
Fiction, 7-12, Picture Book
Mi Árbol Doblado / My Bent Tree
By: Kathy Brodsky
Illustrated by:
Cameron Bennett
Cameron Bennett
ISBN: 9780997792201
Fiction, 4-6, Spanish
Mr. Gringle’s Magical Wheelchair
By: Natalie Gonchar
Illustrated by:
Eduard Kotz
Eduard Kotz
ISBN: 9781612543154
Fiction, 7-12, Picture Book
My Bent Tree
By: Kathy Brodsky
Illustrated by:
Cameron Bennett
Cameron Bennett
ISBN: 9780615160665
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
New Shoes, Red Shoes
By: Susan Rollins
Illustrated by:
Becky Baur
Becky Baur
ISBN: 9781786284686
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
Olivia Lauren’s Olivia Connects
By: Melissa-Sue John and Alyssa Simone
Illustrated by:
Lionel Emabat
Lionel Emabat
ISBN: 9780997952056
Fiction, 7-12, Science
Poojo’s Got Wheels
By: Charrow
Illustrated by:
Charrow
Charrow
ISBN: 9781536210361
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book
Rescue & Jessica
By: Jessica Kensky; Patrick Downes
Illustrated by:
Scott Magoon
Scott Magoon
ISBN: 9780763696047
Fiction, 4-6, Health
Secrets of Camp Whatever
By: Chris Grine
Illustrated by:
Chris Grine
Chris Grine
ISBN: 9781620108628
Fiction, 7-12, Mystery / Thriller
Sleeping Bunnies
By: Annie Kubler
Illustrated by:
Sarah Dellow
Sarah Dellow
ISBN: 9781786281982
Fiction, 0-3, Diversity
Sometimes I Get the Wiggles
By: Andee Cooper
Illustrated by:
Thomas Hilley
Thomas Hilley
ISBN: 9781937054229
Fiction, 7-12, How-to / Activity
Stay Curious!
By: Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer
Illustrated by:
Boris Kulikov
Boris Kulikov
ISBN: 9780399550287
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Stevie Wonder (Little People, BIG DREAMS Series)
By: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrated by:
Melissa Lee Johnson
Melissa Lee Johnson
ISBN: 9780711257757
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Talking Is Not My Thing
By: Rose Robbins
Illustrated by:
Rose Robbins
Rose Robbins
ISBN: 9780802855497
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
Ten Little Fingers
By: Annie Kubler
Illustrated by:
Sarah Dellow
Sarah Dellow
ISBN: 9781786284068
Fiction, 0-3, Diversity
The Boy Who Loved Everyone
By: Jane Porter
Illustrated by:
Maisie Paradise Shearring
Maisie Paradise Shearring
ISBN: 9781536211238
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book
The Tale of the Tainted Buffalo Wallow (The Bulldoggers Club Book #2)
By: Barbara Hay
ISBN: 9781937054571
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
The Disability Experience
By: Hannalora Leavitt
Illustrated by:
Belle Wuthrich
Belle Wuthrich
ISBN: 9781459819283
Nonfiction, Teen, Diversity
The Fastest Girl on Earth!
By: Dean Robbins
Illustrated by:
Elizabeth Baddeley
Elizabeth Baddeley
ISBN: 9780593125717
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
The Map Challenge (A Book about Dyslexia)
By: Tracy Packiam Alloway
Illustrated by:
Ana Sanfelippo
Ana Sanfelippo
ISBN: 9781786035776
Fiction, 4-6, Series
The Perfect Project (A Book about Autism)
By: Tracy Packiam Alloway
Illustrated by:
Ana Sanfelippo
Ana Sanfelippo
ISBN: 9780711243286
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
The Power of Piggie Bear
By: Mara James
Illustrated by:
Matthew Mew
Matthew Mew
ISBN: 9781612545028
Fiction, 4-6, Health
The Printer
By: Myron Uhlberg
Illustrated by:
Henri Sørensen
Henri Sørensen
ISBN: 9781561454839
Fiction, 4-6, Historical Fiction
The Roller Coaster Ride
By: David Broadbent
Illustrated by:
David Broadbent
David Broadbent
ISBN: 9781786285607
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
The Sound of All Things
By: Myron Uhlberg
Illustrated by:
Ted Papoulas
Ted Papoulas
ISBN: 9781561458332
Fiction, 7-12, Picture Book
The Tea Dragon Festival
By: K. O’Neill
Illustrated by:
K. O’Neill
K. O’Neill
ISBN: 9781620106556
Fiction, 7-12, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Worry (Less) Book
By: Rachel Brian
Illustrated by:
Rachel Brian
Rachel Brian
ISBN: 9780316495196
Nonfiction, 7-12, How-to / Activity
Up and Down Mom
By: Summer Macon
Illustrated by:
Summer Macon
Summer Macon
ISBN: 9781786283405
Fiction, 4-6, Health
Yes I Can!
By: Kendra J. Barrett, Jacqueline B. Toner, and Claire A. B. Freeland
Illustrated by:
Violet Lemay
Violet Lemay
ISBN: 9781433828690
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book
You Are Enough
By: Margaret O’Hair
Illustrated by:
Sofia Cardosa
Sofia Cardosa
ISBN: 9781338630749
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
