English 9-12 Disability Own Voices Historical Figures Feminism Helen Wolfe & Karen Patkau summary Aimed at ages 9-12, this book profiles disabled women. And let’s be clear, this isn’t inspiration p*rn. Both author and illustrator are members of the disabled community! I’m asked for recommendations a lot, and there are some books out there that…
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Written By: Annette Bay Pimentel Forward by: Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins Illustrated by: Nabi H. Ali For Ages: 5 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Historical Figure, Disabilities, Own Voices, ADA, Activism, Politics. Summary: For #sweetsandsocialjustice this week, I wanted to do this incredible story justice. To match our strong protagonist’s blond locks, I made salted…
Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America
Written by: Deborah Diesen Illustrated by: Magdalena Mora For ages: 3-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Activism, Equality, Rights, Voting, American History, POC-Centric Narratives, Oppression, Racism, Politics. Summary: This rhyming book is an incredible look at the history of voting rights in America, and specifically about the activism that took place in order to ensure those rights were more evenly distributed…