For children who are challenged with learning disabilities, seeing yourself in a story is affirming. In fact, Rick Riordan said that's why he wrote Percy Jackson for his son, who, like Percy, has ...

Several new children’s books are being honored for highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities with a special set of awards handed out alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

When it comes to disability representation in children’s literature, historically, books have been authored by non-disabled people and for non-disabled people, according to award-winning author ...

The ABCs of Inclusion: A Disability Inclusion Book for Kids was written by Beth Leipholtz, the mother of a deaf son and an advocate for accessibility and inclusion.In Leipholtz’s new book, we ...

River Forest graduate, teacher, and author of children’s book “The Little Elephant Who Couldn’t Sit Still”, Allen Long, holds his arm out so an Evans Elementary student can touch a plush ...

To kids living with learning disabilities, Zoe Kozina says to keep trying and never let disabilities define you. “I want them to know that they should never limit themselves because of their ...

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions Published: Oct. 04, 2022, 1:22 p.m. Lisa Manwell works on school work with her son John Jinks, 12, at their home in Canton, Mich ...

Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau El Deafo by Cece Bell Fearlessly Different The Top Books for Your Best National Disability Awareness Month 2023 Our differences are our strengths ...