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• Zimmy

  the Human Fish

  Adler, David A.,

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  [Nonfiction] Swimming over one hundred miles from Albany to New York City, six full days in the water, disabled athlete Charles "Zimmy" Zibelman cites having no legs as the key to his skills

• The Man in Motion

  How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People With Disabilities

  Schultz Nicholson, Lorna,

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  [Nonfiction] The inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.

• A Fish Like Me

  Sumner, Jamie,

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  [Picture Book] Underwater, everything looks different--and everybody moves differently too. During swim therapy, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe. He finds the magic of moving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All of Apolonia

  Cisneros Prevo, Patty,

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  [Picture Book] Apolonia worries that her birthday party featuring Mexican food and wheelchair basketball will be too different, but her Mamá encourages her to celebrate her unique culture and abilities.

• Hazel's Best Day

  a Story of Community, Accessibility, and Pride in Being Yourself

  Nelson, Adiba,

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  [Picture Book] A picture book about the different ways communities can be made safer and more accessible to people with disabilities.

• All of Us

  a First Conversation About Disability

  Madison, Megan,

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  [Nonfiction] Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of disability. This book celebrates all bodies and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea

  Milusich, Janice,

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  [Picture Book] Neveah, a young blind girl, experiences the beauty of each season through touch, taste, smell, and sound, discovering the wonder of the world around her year-round.

• Mama Car

  Catchpole, Lucy,

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  [Picture Book] A child shares her favorite things about her mother's wheelchair

• Yumi and Monster

  Redlawsk, Kam,

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  [Picture Book] Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsure, Yumi does her best to avoid Monster. It takes an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rewriting the Rules

  How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

  Zeiger, Danna,

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  [Nonfiction] As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others.

• This Is How We Talk

  a Celebration of Disability and Connection

  Slice, Jessica,

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  [Picture Book] A rhyming picture book that demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love

• We Are the Scrappy Ones

  Taussig, Rebekah,

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  [Picture Book] Children with disabilities celebrate all bodies and minds in this anthem of self-affirmation and belonging.

• Oshún and Me

  a Story of Love and Braids

  Nelson, Adiba,

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  [Picture Book] Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, and the next day, despite being nervous at a new school, Yadi is her authentic self, in an ode to a family, identity and the beauty of braided hair.

• Monster Hands

  Kane, Karen,

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  [Picture Book] When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do—scare the monster more than the monster scares you!

• The Girl Who Figured It Out

  Dentler, Minda,

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  [Nonfiction] Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon.

• The Boy Who Found His Voice

  Gordon, Tyler,

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  [Picture Book] A teen activist and artistic prodigy presents this picture book inspired by his own life that follows a boy who has trouble with words until he learns, with paintbrush in hand, that finding your voice isn't about being perfect--it's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You're So Amazing!

  Catchpole, James, 1980-

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  [Picture Book] In this authentic and humorous picture book, a child with a limb difference is tired of being told how amazing he is for doing normal things.

• Mighty Mara

  Ho, Carina,

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  [Picture Book] (First book in series) 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dancing Hands

  a Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

  Que, Joanna,

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  [Picture Book] Sam's new neighbor, Mai, teaches her some Filipino Sign Language so they can communicate with each other, and soon they both discover the joys of making a new friend, a best friend.

• Too Much!

  An Overwhelming Day.

  Gutiérrez, Jolene,

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  [Picture Book] Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutiérrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily…Read moreRead more of this annotation