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• You Are Enough

  a Book About Inclusion

  O'Hair, Margaret,

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  An inclusive own voice picture book following a girl with down syndrome and looking at her life. It celebrates the idea that being different is great, though it can be difficult, but that being who you are is always enough.

• When Charley Met Emma

  Webb, Amy, 1977-

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  Charley was always been teased for daydreaming and drawing, but takes comfort in his mother’s words that different is okay. Then he meets Emma, who is in a wheelchair and has physical differences, and he has to remind himself that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aaron Slater, Illustrator

  Beaty, Andrea,

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  Aaron loves hearing stories read to him, and dreams of one day writing his own. So he is very excited to learn to read for himself. Sadly, he struggles to learn, and he fears his dyslexia will make his dream impossible. But with the help…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Sky-blue Bench

  Rahman, Bahram, 1984-

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  After an accident leaves Aria with a prosthetic leg, she returns to her old school to start going to class again. However, her school has no furniture and it is painful for her to sit on the floor. Aria has to use her problem solving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Want to Go to School!

  the Fight for Disability Rights

  Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-

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  This true story looks back to the fight that children with disabilities endured in order to be allowed to attend public school. It follows the court case Mills v. Board of Education that finally allowed any child, regardless of disability…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Will Dance

  Flood, Bo,

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  Eva's cerebral palsy can make it hard for her to do the things she wishes, but she is still determined to dance. When her mother discovers a different dance troupe, Eva is afraid she won’t be allowed to join or able to dance as she wants.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brayden Speaks Up

  Harrington, Brayden,

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  The true story of Brayden, a boy who loved to talk, however sadly sometimes his stutter held him back. But then he met with an important person who also stuttered, presidential candidate Joe Biden, who inspired him to not let his stutter…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lucas at the Paralympics

  Plohl, Igor,

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  Lucas, a child who is paraplegic, makes a new friend who is a big fan of the Paralympic Games. They decide to go together to watch and are very inspired by how amazing the different athletes are. This book also has a lot of true facts and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Way to the Top

  How One Girl's Fight for Americans With Disabilities Changed Everything

  Pimentel, Annette Bay,

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  The true story of Jennifer, an amazing little girl with cerebral palsy, and her journey that would eventually lead to participating in the 1990’s Capital Crawl in Washington D.C. and who helped bring about the Americans with Disabilities…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brilliant Bea

  Rudolph, Shaina,

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  With help from her teacher and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of, and that dyslexia does not define who she is.

• The Girl Who Heard Colors

  Harris, Marie

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  Jillian has a special extra sense called synesthesia, which allows her to see colors whenever she hears sounds. This extra sense has always brought her joy. When her classmates find out, they don’t understand and make fun of Jillian.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dancing With Daddy

  Schulte, Anitra Rowe,

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  Elsie is very excited to go to the father daughter dance. To get ready she uses her communication device to tell her mother which dress she wants to get. But then the night before the dance it snows, and Elsie worries that she might not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Why Johnny Doesn't Flap

  NT Is OK!

  Morton, Clay,

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  This story takes a unique view, through the eyes of an autistic boy looking at his neurotypical friend and trying to understand why he’s so different from him. This book is interesting chance to see the world through another’s eyes.

• Just Ask!

  Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

  Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-

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  Written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, this book celebrates a variety of different children with an array of diverse disabilities.

• We Move Together

  Fritsch, Kelly,

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  This story follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate…Read moreRead more of this annotation