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Books for Younger Kids
Can Bears Ski?
by Raymond Antrobus

The award-winning author of Can Bears Ski? and the illustrator of Here’s a Little Poem draw on personal experiences in the story of Little Bear, who learns about his deafness when a visit to an audiologist reveals the truth about a world he sometimes has trouble understanding. Illustrations.
Song In A Rainstorm : The Story Of Musical Prodigy Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins
by Glenda Armand
 
Born blind into a life of slavery in Georgia, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time -- Provided by publisher.
Different : A Great Thing To Be!
by Heather Avis

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced.
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
by Andrea Beaty

Aaron Slater, who struggles with reading and writing, is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach until he finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his. 
We Want To Go To School! : The Fight For Disability Rights
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Recounts the true story of a landmark case that led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Illustrations.
It Was Supposed To Be Sunny
by Samantha Cotterill

Disappointed when her sunshine-themed birthday party is sent indoors by a surprise thunderstorm, a little girl on the autism spectrum struggles to maintain her optimism when another disaster upends her birthday cake. 
Jayden's Impossible Garden
by Mélina Mangal

"Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?"
Party Problems
by C. L. Reid

Eight-year-old Emma is excited about her best friend Izzie's birthday party, but she is also a little worried because she is deaf and communicates through sign language, and her cochlear implant does not work well in noisy crowds
Frank The Seven-Legged Spider
by Michaele Razi

Frank loves making beautiful webs, scaring humans, running, and scurrying but after waking up one morning missing a leg, he wonders if he still is a spider
Dancing With Daddy
by Anitra Rowe Schulte

Excited for her first father-daughter dance, Elsie, practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair as she prepares for her special night, wonders if she will still get to dance her way to a dream come true when a winter storm arrives.
Some Days : A Tale Of Love, Ice Cream, And My Mom's Chronic Illness
by Julie A. Stamm

Some days Wyatt and his mom have big adventures and some days, when his mom's multiple sclerosis flares up, they have small adventures
Books for Older Kids
The Swag Is In The Socks
by Kelly J. Baptist

When his uncle sends him a pair of funky socks—and issues him a challenge—on his 12th birthday, Xavier Moon must decide whether to follow in his family’s footsteps or march down a new path. 
The Hidden Room
by Dori Hillestad Butler

"Marly, Sai, and Isla are back on the hunt. After finding Mr. Summerling's hidden treehouse, they've discovered a new set of clues for them to follow, leading them straight to the heart of their mysterious neighbor's life: his house. The same house Marlyhas been living next to all of these years, which, they discover, is filled with hidden rooms and staircases. With just a few scraps of papers as clues, and Mr. Summerling's angry son on their tails, can the Treasure Troop find the answers they're looking for?"
One-Third Nerd
by Gennifer Choldenko

Ten-year-old Liam and his two younger sisters, precocious third-grader Dakota and second-grader Izzy, who has Down syndrome, face the possibility of losing their beloved dog, Cupcake, who keeps urinating on their apartment's carpet
Out Of My Heart
by Sharon M. Draper

In this sequel to Out of My Mind, Melody decides to sign up for a horseback riding summer camp in order to get over her fear of horses, but she wonders if the camp will welcome a kid with cerebral palsy. 500,000 first printing. 
A Tale As Tall As Jacob : Misadventures With My Brother
by Samantha Edwards

Samantha must find a way to get along with her little brother Jacob, a force to be reckoned with whose daily shenanigans land him in some unexpected, hilarious and even heartwarming situations. 
All He Knew
by Helen Frost

A middle grade novel in verse follows the experiences of a deaf child whose impoverished family is forced to send him to a cruel institution, where he receives friendship and teaching from a conscientious war objector. By the award-winning author of Keesha’s House. 20,000 first printing. 
Rolling Warrior : The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story Of A Rebel Girl On Wheels Who Helped Spark A Revolution
by Judith E. Heumann

"One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong in school and society -a powerful role model for young adults with a passion for activism"
Everything Else In The Universe
by Tracy Holczer

When her father returns from Vietnam after losing part of his arm, twelve-year-old Lucy Rossi struggles with the changes in her family, and it takes her friend Milo, a mysterious packet of photographs, and an eye-opening mission to help Lucy adjust
The Someday Birds
by Sally J. Pla

A 12-year-old boy who maintains a life of careful organization and comfortable routines struggles to adapt during a cross-country road trip with his boisterous siblings to visit their father, an Afghanistan War veteran who is undergoing major surgery. 
Planet Earth Is Blue
by Nicole Panteleakos

Autistic and nearly nonverbal, twelve-year-old Nova is happy in her new foster home and school, but eagerly anticipates the 1986 Challenger launch, for which her sister, Bridget, promised to return
The Chance To Fly
by Ali Stroker

A Tony Award-winning actress and the author of the Camp Rolling Hills series follows the experiences of a theater-loving girl who uses her wheelchair to defy expectations, and gravity, when she is cast in a kids’ production of a favorite Broadway musical.
Can you see me?
by Libby Scott

Hiding her struggles on the autism spectrum from her new classmates at Kingswood Academy, sixth grader Tally questions her understanding of what normal means when her best friend begins to feel uncomfortable. A first novel. 
Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen!
by Sarah Kapit

Landing a spot on the baseball team at the same time her major-league hero responds to her fan letter, Vivy Cohen, a girl on the autism spectrum, considers her famous pen-pal’s advice when an accident lands her back on the bench. 
The Unforgettable Logan Foster
by Shawn Peters

Noticing some odd things about his prospective parents, Logan Foster becomes caught in the middle of a massive battle, forcing him to find a way to save the day and his new family. 
 
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