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July is Disability Pride Month

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July is Disability Pride Month! This annual observance is used to promote visibility and awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities, as it coincides with the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. We've compiled a list of 20 books and DVDs for adults, teens, and kids, but check out the library for more!

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The Pretty One

The Pretty One

On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me

by Brown, Keah

Book - 2019

Born with cerebral palsy, disability rights advocate Keah Brown's essay collection expands the current conversation about disability and inspires self-lov...Show more Born with cerebral palsy, disability rights advocate Keah Brown's essay collection expands the current conversation about disability and inspires self-love for people of all backgrounds. Brown gives a contemporary and relatable voice to the disabled, who are so often portrayed as mute, weak, or isolated. Show less

Born with cerebral palsy, disability rights advocate Keah Brown's essay collection expands the current conversation about disability and inspires self-lov...Show more Born with cerebral palsy, disability rights advocate Keah Brown's essay collection expands the current conversation about disability and inspires self-love for people of all backgrounds. Brown gives a contemporary and relatable voice to the disabled, who are so often portrayed as mute, weak, or isolated. Show less

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The Power of Disability

The Power of Disability

10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World

by Etmanski, Al

Book - 2020

Al Etmanski, a disability rights activist whose daughter has Down Syndrome, offers 10 lessons we can learn from people with disabilities, each illustrated...Show more Al Etmanski, a disability rights activist whose daughter has Down Syndrome, offers 10 lessons we can learn from people with disabilities, each illustrated with inspiring stories about individuals such as Michael J. Fox, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, and Stevie Wonder. Etmanski provides a window into the lives of people with disabilities and the lessons they can teach us. Show less

Al Etmanski, a disability rights activist whose daughter has Down Syndrome, offers 10 lessons we can learn from people with disabilities, each illustrated...Show more Al Etmanski, a disability rights activist whose daughter has Down Syndrome, offers 10 lessons we can learn from people with disabilities, each illustrated with inspiring stories about individuals such as Michael J. Fox, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, and Stevie Wonder. Etmanski provides a window into the lives of people with disabilities and the lessons they can teach us. Show less

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Such A Pretty Girl

Such A Pretty Girl

A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride

by LaSpina, Nadina

Book - 2019

Nadina LaSpina contracted polio as a child in Sicily. Here she shares her involvement with the Disability Rights Movement, from coming together, organizi...Show more Nadina LaSpina contracted polio as a child in Sicily. Here she shares her involvement with the Disability Rights Movement, from coming together, organizing, and fighting against exclusion, to the forging of a common identity, the blossoming of disability arts and culture, and the embracing of disability pride. Show less

Nadina LaSpina contracted polio as a child in Sicily. Here she shares her involvement with the Disability Rights Movement, from coming together, organizi...Show more Nadina LaSpina contracted polio as a child in Sicily. Here she shares her involvement with the Disability Rights Movement, from coming together, organizing, and fighting against exclusion, to the forging of a common identity, the blossoming of disability arts and culture, and the embracing of disability pride. Show less

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Normal Sucks

Normal Sucks

How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines

by Mooney, Jonathan

Book - 2019

"Differences are true. Difference is essential. Difference is a fact in the world. In fact, it is the world," writes Mooney, who shares his memo...Show more "Differences are true. Difference is essential. Difference is a fact in the world. In fact, it is the world," writes Mooney, who shares his memories of navigating life with ADD and dyslexia. Mooney advocates for a revolution in the way we think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities. Show less

"Differences are true. Difference is essential. Difference is a fact in the world. In fact, it is the world," writes Mooney, who shares his memo...Show more "Differences are true. Difference is essential. Difference is a fact in the world. In fact, it is the world," writes Mooney, who shares his memories of navigating life with ADD and dyslexia. Mooney advocates for a revolution in the way we think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities. Show less

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Unbroken

Unbroken

13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens

Book - 2018

This much-needed and brilliant anthology, written by authors who identify as disabled, features teenagers with physical disabilities, mental illness, anx...Show more This much-needed and brilliant anthology, written by authors who identify as disabled, features teenagers with physical disabilities, mental illness, anxiety disorders, or autism. The collection dispenses with stereotypes and celebrates the varied experiences of multi-faceted characters who are not defined by their disabilities. Show less

This much-needed and brilliant anthology, written by authors who identify as disabled, features teenagers with physical disabilities, mental illness, anx...Show more This much-needed and brilliant anthology, written by authors who identify as disabled, features teenagers with physical disabilities, mental illness, anxiety disorders, or autism. The collection dispenses with stereotypes and celebrates the varied experiences of multi-faceted characters who are not defined by their disabilities. Show less

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Otherbound

Otherbound

by Duyvis, Corinne

Book - 2014

On Earth, Nolan struggles with a prosthetic leg and suffers from what everyone thinks is epilepsy, but when he closes his eyes, he’s pulled into the mind ...Show more On Earth, Nolan struggles with a prosthetic leg and suffers from what everyone thinks is epilepsy, but when he closes his eyes, he’s pulled into the mind of Amara, a mute girl from another world. The disabilities of these racially diverse characters are well-researched by Duyvis, who is the co-founder and editor of the website, Disability in Kidlit. Show less

On Earth, Nolan struggles with a prosthetic leg and suffers from what everyone thinks is epilepsy, but when he closes his eyes, he’s pulled into the mind ...Show more On Earth, Nolan struggles with a prosthetic leg and suffers from what everyone thinks is epilepsy, but when he closes his eyes, he’s pulled into the mind of Amara, a mute girl from another world. The disabilities of these racially diverse characters are well-researched by Duyvis, who is the co-founder and editor of the website, Disability in Kidlit. Show less

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It's My Life

It's My Life

by Ramey, Stacie

Book - 2020

When Jenna discovers her cerebral palsy was caused by an injury at birth, she's furious at her parents for hiding the truth. Can she take back her life b...Show more When Jenna discovers her cerebral palsy was caused by an injury at birth, she's furious at her parents for hiding the truth. Can she take back her life before she pushes everyone away? Author Stacie Ramey has done a remarkable job of placing the reader alongside Jenna and her journey to independence. Show less

When Jenna discovers her cerebral palsy was caused by an injury at birth, she's furious at her parents for hiding the truth. Can she take back her life b...Show more When Jenna discovers her cerebral palsy was caused by an injury at birth, she's furious at her parents for hiding the truth. Can she take back her life before she pushes everyone away? Author Stacie Ramey has done a remarkable job of placing the reader alongside Jenna and her journey to independence. Show less

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History Is All You Left Me

History Is All You Left Me

by Silvera, Adam

Book - 2017

When Griffin loses Theo, his first crush in a drowning accident, he forges a friendship with his lost love's ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who exhibits suspiciou...Show more When Griffin loses Theo, his first crush in a drowning accident, he forges a friendship with his lost love's ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who exhibits suspicious signs of guilt. Griffin suffers from chronic OCD which is central to the story and presented sensitively without sensationalizing the disorder. Show less

When Griffin loses Theo, his first crush in a drowning accident, he forges a friendship with his lost love's ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who exhibits suspiciou...Show more When Griffin loses Theo, his first crush in a drowning accident, he forges a friendship with his lost love's ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who exhibits suspicious signs of guilt. Griffin suffers from chronic OCD which is central to the story and presented sensitively without sensationalizing the disorder. Show less

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Just Ask!

Just Ask!

Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

by Sotomayor, Sonia

Book - 2019

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough, but in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjo...Show more Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough, but in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. When we come across someone who is different from us but we’re not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask and get to know their unique abilities! Show less

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough, but in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjo...Show more Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough, but in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. When we come across someone who is different from us but we’re not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask and get to know their unique abilities! Show less

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El Deafo

El Deafo

by Bell, Cece

Graphic Novel - 2014

Cece Bell’s autobiographical graphic novel memoir chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very po...Show more Cece Bell’s autobiographical graphic novel memoir chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful (and very awkward) hearing aid. An inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt a little “different” and a helpful guide for others to understand just what being different really means. Show less

Cece Bell’s autobiographical graphic novel memoir chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very po...Show more Cece Bell’s autobiographical graphic novel memoir chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful (and very awkward) hearing aid. An inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt a little “different” and a helpful guide for others to understand just what being different really means. Show less

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Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

by Bowling, Dusti

Book - 2017

Dusti Bowling’s debut novel tackles limb differences, tic disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome and offers validation to readers who may feel that they are d...Show more Dusti Bowling’s debut novel tackles limb differences, tic disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome and offers validation to readers who may feel that they are defined by their disability. But as her spunky protagonist, Aven Green, shows, her identity is much more than a disability, and we all need to learn to embrace differences instead of feeling uncomfortable about them. Show less

Dusti Bowling’s debut novel tackles limb differences, tic disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome and offers validation to readers who may feel that they are d...Show more Dusti Bowling’s debut novel tackles limb differences, tic disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome and offers validation to readers who may feel that they are defined by their disability. But as her spunky protagonist, Aven Green, shows, her identity is much more than a disability, and we all need to learn to embrace differences instead of feeling uncomfortable about them. Show less

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Can You See Me?

Can You See Me?

by Scott, Libby

Book - 2020

Inspired by young co-author Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, Can You See Me? is an honest and moving coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself and teaching the world to recognize you, too. Inspired by young co-author Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, Can You See Me? is an honest and moving coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself and teaching the world to recognize you, too. Show less

Inspired by young co-author Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, Can You See Me? is an honest and moving coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself and teaching the world to recognize you, too. Inspired by young co-author Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, Can You See Me? is an honest and moving coming-of-age story about learning to celebrate yourself and teaching the world to recognize you, too. Show less

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A Friend for Henry

A Friend for Henry

by Bailey, Jenn

Picture Book - 2019

As the number of children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum increases, so does the need for thoughtful and positive representation in picture books. This...Show more As the number of children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum increases, so does the need for thoughtful and positive representation in picture books. This heartfelt story told from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship. Show less

As the number of children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum increases, so does the need for thoughtful and positive representation in picture books. This...Show more As the number of children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum increases, so does the need for thoughtful and positive representation in picture books. This heartfelt story told from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship. Show less

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

by Best, Cari

Picture Book - 2015

In this school-based friendship story that celebrates determination and teamwork, Zulay, who is blind, surprises everyone when she announces that she want...Show more In this school-based friendship story that celebrates determination and teamwork, Zulay, who is blind, surprises everyone when she announces that she wants to run a race on Field Day. With the help of a special aide and the support of her three best friends, Zulay does just that. Show less

In this school-based friendship story that celebrates determination and teamwork, Zulay, who is blind, surprises everyone when she announces that she want...Show more In this school-based friendship story that celebrates determination and teamwork, Zulay, who is blind, surprises everyone when she announces that she wants to run a race on Field Day. With the help of a special aide and the support of her three best friends, Zulay does just that. Show less

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Rescue & Jessica

Rescue & Jessica

A Life-changing Friendship

by Kensky, Jessica

Picture Book - 2018

Inspired by the true story of Rescue and Jessica Kensky, who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Rescue & Jessica is the story of loving,...Show more Inspired by the true story of Rescue and Jessica Kensky, who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Rescue & Jessica is the story of loving, supportive friendship between a service dog and a girl adapting to her new life as a double amputee. Together they find possibility and purpose – and a way forward, one step at a time. Show less

Inspired by the true story of Rescue and Jessica Kensky, who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Rescue & Jessica is the story of loving,...Show more Inspired by the true story of Rescue and Jessica Kensky, who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Rescue & Jessica is the story of loving, supportive friendship between a service dog and a girl adapting to her new life as a double amputee. Together they find possibility and purpose – and a way forward, one step at a time. Show less

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When Charley Met Emma

When Charley Met Emma

by Webb, Amy

Picture Book - 2019

In this delightful picture book, Charley meets Emma, a girl with limb differences who gets around in a wheelchair, at the playground and discovers that di...Show more In this delightful picture book, Charley meets Emma, a girl with limb differences who gets around in a wheelchair, at the playground and discovers that different isn’t bad, sad, or strange – different is just different, and different is great! This is the perfect choice to help kids think about disability, kindness, and how to behave when they meet someone who is different from them. Show less

In this delightful picture book, Charley meets Emma, a girl with limb differences who gets around in a wheelchair, at the playground and discovers that di...Show more In this delightful picture book, Charley meets Emma, a girl with limb differences who gets around in a wheelchair, at the playground and discovers that different isn’t bad, sad, or strange – different is just different, and different is great! This is the perfect choice to help kids think about disability, kindness, and how to behave when they meet someone who is different from them. Show less

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Give Me Liberty

Give Me Liberty

DVD - 2020

When a riot breaks out in Milwaukee, medical transport driver Vic is torn between his promise to get his relatives to a funeral and his desire to help his...Show more When a riot breaks out in Milwaukee, medical transport driver Vic is torn between his promise to get his relatives to a funeral and his desire to help his scheduled clients like Tracy, a headstrong young black woman in a wheelchair with ALS, portrayed by disability lifestyle influencer and actress, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, who also has ALS. Show less

When a riot breaks out in Milwaukee, medical transport driver Vic is torn between his promise to get his relatives to a funeral and his desire to help his...Show more When a riot breaks out in Milwaukee, medical transport driver Vic is torn between his promise to get his relatives to a funeral and his desire to help his scheduled clients like Tracy, a headstrong young black woman in a wheelchair with ALS, portrayed by disability lifestyle influencer and actress, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, who also has ALS. Show less

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Life, Animated

Life, Animated

DVD - 2016

Austistic Owen Suskind was unable to speak as a child until his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of clas...Show more Austistic Owen Suskind was unable to speak as a child until his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This touching documentary follows Owen as he moves to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. Show less

Austistic Owen Suskind was unable to speak as a child until his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of clas...Show more Austistic Owen Suskind was unable to speak as a child until his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This touching documentary follows Owen as he moves to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. Show less

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Swim Team

Swim Team

DVD - 2017

In this award-winning documentary, the parents of a boy with autism form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, by recruiting other teens also on the spectrum, demonstrating the power of inclusion to transcend disability. In this award-winning documentary, the parents of a boy with autism form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, by recruiting other teens also on the spectrum, demonstrating the power of inclusion to transcend disability. Show less

In this award-winning documentary, the parents of a boy with autism form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, by recruiting other teens also on the spectrum, demonstrating the power of inclusion to transcend disability. In this award-winning documentary, the parents of a boy with autism form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, by recruiting other teens also on the spectrum, demonstrating the power of inclusion to transcend disability. Show less

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Wonder

Wonder

DVD - 2018

Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school for the first time, based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school for the first time, based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Show less

Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school for the first time, based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school for the first time, based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Show less

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