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Individuals with Disabilities
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Ruby the Rambunctious
by Jose Carlos Andres
When Ruby is told she has a disability, her parents start treating her very differently. They never tell her off, even when she behaves badly. Ruby just wants to be treated the same as her two brothers.
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Llama Llama Hooray for Friends!
by Anna Dewdney
When the Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, children's books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture.
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Too much! : an overwhelming day by Jolene Gutierrez"Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutierrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Joined by Angel Chang's beautiful illustrations, young readers will learn that it's OK if some days are too much"
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A Day With No Words
by Tiffany Hammond
Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others
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Mighty Mara
by Carina Ho
Despite her bland town's growing discouragement and heckling, vibrant and upbeat Mara, an aspiring dancer who won't let her disability stop her??—??or anyone else for that matter??—??shines during her school talent show.
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Outside Amelia's window
by Caroline Nastro
"Amelia is a shy little girl with a big imagination. After an injury, she finds solace in stories--fairy tales about faraway lands and magical creatures. When two children move in next door, Amelia wonders: Can she play with them? Can she be as brave as the heroines in the stories she reads? With the help of a little bird outside her window, Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair...where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window"
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I Talk Like A River
by Jordan Scott
The award-winning author of Blert depicts the relatable story of a child with a speech impairment who finds new ways to communicate and overcome isolation by reconnecting with nature alongside a loving parent.
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Ninja Nate
by Markette Sheppard
Adopting a ninja alter ego to cope with a new disability, Nathaniel, aka Ninja Nate, wears his costume to hide his robotic leg and learns that he can be part boy, part robot, and all Nathaniel.
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Just Ask! : Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world's diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden.
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Listen : How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
by Shannon Stocker
This inspiring biography tells the story of musically gifted Evelyn Glennie, who lost her hearing as a young girl and was told she could never be a musician until she proved everyone wrong by listening in a way others didn't.
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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.
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Aven Green soccer machine
by Dusti Bowling
When her friend Sujata joins the team, third-grade soccer star Aven Green learns the importance of being a team player after several false starts and sharing the spotlight. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Mr. Summerling's Secret Code
by Dori Hillestad Butler
Mr. Summerling, Marly's neighbor, talked about being a treasure hunter, and news of his death has brought Marly into a treasure hunt of her own. In his will, Mr. Summerling left a treasure for Marly and two classmates, Isla and Sai. They barely know eachother, but they have to work together with a series of riddles, puzzles, and clues to find the treasure
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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
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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.
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The Inventor 1 : The Dangerous Discovery
by Lars Henrik Eriksen
"Discover the vibrant island of Mata-Mata with long-time residents Cobalt Cogg and his grandfather, Alfred. Cobalt wants to grow up to be like his grandpa - an inventor! But when he and his friend, Linnea, get into an accident with one of Alfred's inventions, all hopes for creating seem lost. Can Cobalt recover and move forward with his friends and family? Plus: learn about Alpha-Energy and all the ways it can help! And is there something more to this mysterious energy source? Process all this and grief,joy, health, and creativity, in this fantastical coming-of-age graphic novel"
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Butt Sandwich & Tree
by Wesley King
Accused of stealing a priceless necklace, 11-year-old Green, who is on the autism spectrum, works with his brother to find the necklace and, along the way, learns to appreciate their differences—and the things that bring them together. 30,000 first printing.
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Show Me A Sign
by Ann Clare LeZotte
The Deaf librarian and author of T4 draws on the true history of a thriving 19th-century Deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the story of a girl whose proud lineage is threatened by land disputes with the Wampanoag and a ruthlessly ambitious scientist
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Hummingbird
by Natalie Lloyd
Twelve-year-old Olive, who is seen as“fragile” due to brittle bone disease, searches for a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that could possibly make her most desperate, secret wish come true.
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Aniana del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne Mâendez
"Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the day Ani's stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her. What follows is the journey of a girl who must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and become the young woman she is meant to be"
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The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn
by Sally J. Pla
Follows thirteen-year-old neurodivergent Maudie during an eventful summer in California with her father, where she struggles with whether to share a terrible secret about life with her mom and stepdad
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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.
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Rose Wolves
by Natalie Warner
"One day, a little girl picks an unusual flower from an unusual bush in the forest. Overnight, the flower blooms and turns into a magical creature: a rose wolf, missing a leg just like she is missing an arm. Together, the new friends must go on a journeyto find where they belong"
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