Ellie
Ellie Goldstein. Anastasiya Kanavaliuk, illustrator. SPCK, Sept. ISBN 9781915749239
When Ellie Goldstein was born with Down syndrome, doctors claimed she could do nothing. Today, she's a supermodel, gracing the covers of Vogue and Glamour, dancing, and speaking up for others. Ages 3-8
My New Normal
Livi Deane. SPCK, Sept. ISBN 9780281088072
After losing her eye to childhood cancer at 14, Livi Deane rediscovers hope, strength, and self-identity, becoming a top model for Vogue and an advocate for those with visual differences. Ages 12 and up
The Scooter Twins
Dorothy Ellen Palmer. Maria Sweeney, illustrator. Groundwood Books, Mar. ISBN 9781773066295
The Scooter Twins is an #ownvoices story that shares the joys and challenges of disabled childhood and offers kids who get new wheels the opportunity to find themselves in the pages of a book. Ages 5-9
Stronger at the Seams
Shannon Stocker. Blink, Oct. ISBN 9780310162353
This YA novel explores what it means to advocate for yourself. Doctors won’t listen to Twyla’s health concerns. She questions her diagnosis and wonders if her mother’s death holds the answer. Ages 12 and up
Your Recovery, Your Life, for Teens
Claudia Black, PhD, MSW. New Harbinger Publications, Dec. ISBN 9781648483356
Teens will learn skills to help identify the root cause of their addiction; understand, embrace, and regulate their emotions; and stop self-medicating so they can navigate their road to recovery. Ages 12 and up
