english 4-8 years Own Voices Disability Social-Emotional Learning Friendship James Catchpole & Karen George summary What can I possibly say about this book that hasn’t been said before? Yesterday, on its North American release date, Instagram was a veritable wall of beautiful book photos of this extremely needed story. Joe is simply trying to defeat…
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I Will Dance
Written by: Nancy Bo Flood Illustrated by: Julianna Swaney For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Dance, LGBTQ Families, Cerebral Palsy, Disability, Friendship, Acceptance, Goals, True Story. Summary: This is an absolutely beautiful story about a real girl who yearned to find a dance company that would accept her. Eva has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. She’s…
Thukpa for All
Written by: Praba Ram & Sheela Preuitt Illustrated by: Shilpa Ranade For ages: 4-8 years Language: English & some Tibetan Topics Covered: Friendship, Community, Disability, Cooking, Family, Global Community, Problem-Solving, Tibet, Ladakh Region. Summary: Tsering, our main character, is walking home. He is excited to eat some delicious thukpa, a hearty and spicy soup. Tsering is blind, and moves a white stick…
The Degenerates
Written by: J. Albert Mann Cover Art by: Design: Rebecca Syracuse; Illustration: Sarah Maxwell-Folio Art For ages: YA (14 years and up) Language: English Topics Covered: Historical Fiction, LGBTQ, Growing Up, Mental Health, Disability, Own Voices, Interracial Love, Family, Friendship, Institutionalized Lives, Courage, Bravery, Love. Summary: This book is incredible. I truly hope this book review does it justice, I couldn’t put it…
IntersectionAllies: we make room for all
Written by: Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, Carolyn Choi Illustrated by: Ashley Seil Smith For ages: 6 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Intersectionality (as you may have already guessed), diversity, solidarity, activism, identity, activism, disability, protest. Summary: This book is incredible! Written in an accessible way, the reader is introduced to a group of friends that have unique intersections of…