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Nonfiction Books for Young People about Living with Disabilities

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Nonfiction resources for and about children with a variety of disabilities, chronic conditions, and neurological diversity. Ages 4-12

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Six Dots

Six Dots

A Story of Young Louis Braille

by Bryant, Jen

Book - 2016

Louis Braille was 5 years old when he lost his sight. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him to read. So he invented his own alphabet! Louis Braille was 5 years old when he lost his sight. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him to read. So he invented his own alphabet! Show less

Louis Braille was 5 years old when he lost his sight. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him to read. So he invented his own alphabet! Louis Braille was 5 years old when he lost his sight. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him to read. So he invented his own alphabet! Show less

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I Am An Aspie Girl

I Am An Aspie Girl

A Book for Young Girls With Autism Spectrum Conditions

by Bulhak-Paterson, Danuta

Book - 2015

Lizzie explains what it's like to have Asperger's Syndrome! Lizzie explains what it's like to have Asperger's Syndrome! Show less

Lizzie explains what it's like to have Asperger's Syndrome! Lizzie explains what it's like to have Asperger's Syndrome! Show less

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Not So Different

Not So Different

What You Really Want to Ask About Having A Disability

by Burcaw, Shane

Book - 2017

Shane has spinal muscular atrophy and honestly answers questions about his life. Shane has spinal muscular atrophy and honestly answers questions about his life. Show less

Shane has spinal muscular atrophy and honestly answers questions about his life. Shane has spinal muscular atrophy and honestly answers questions about his life. Show less

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Painting in the Dark

Painting in the Dark

Esref Armagan, Blind Artist

by Burk, Rachelle

Book - 2016

Esref Argmagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. This blind artist's story is an inspiration to artists of all abilities. Esref Argmagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. This blind artist's story is an inspiration to artists of all abilities. Show less

Esref Argmagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. This blind artist's story is an inspiration to artists of all abilities. Esref Argmagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. This blind artist's story is an inspiration to artists of all abilities. Show less

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Jackie's Journal

Jackie's Journal

by Christiansen, Jackie

Book - 2012

"I'm 9 years old, I have ASD...and yeah, I'm kind cool..." Jackie has written his own book about things he loves (penguins, Hot Wheels) and things he doesn't (bullies!) "I'm 9 years old, I have ASD...and yeah, I'm kind cool..." Jackie has written his own book about things he loves (penguins, Hot Wheels) and things he doesn't (bullies!) Show less

"I'm 9 years old, I have ASD...and yeah, I'm kind cool..." Jackie has written his own book about things he loves (penguins, Hot Wheels) and things he doesn't (bullies!) "I'm 9 years old, I have ASD...and yeah, I'm kind cool..." Jackie has written his own book about things he loves (penguins, Hot Wheels) and things he doesn't (bullies!) Show less

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The William Hoy Story

The William Hoy Story

How A Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game

by Churnin, Nancy

Book - 2016

All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder for a position on a professional team. All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder for a position on a professional team. Show less

All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder for a position on a professional team. All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder for a position on a professional team. Show less

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The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends

The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends

by Crist, James J.

Book - 2014

Crist is a psychologist who specializes in treating kids with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, offers readers reassurances that making and being a friend are skills that can be developed and improved. Crist is a psychologist who specializes in treating kids with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, offers readers reassurances that making and being a friend are skills that can be developed and improved. Show less

Crist is a psychologist who specializes in treating kids with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, offers readers reassurances that making and being a friend are skills that can be developed and improved. Crist is a psychologist who specializes in treating kids with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders, offers readers reassurances that making and being a friend are skills that can be developed and improved. Show less

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My Friend Has Autism

My Friend Has Autism

by Doering, Amanda F.

Book - 2010

My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn't matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy hanging out at each other's house. My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn't matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy hanging out at each other's house. Show less

My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn't matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy hanging out at each other's house. My friend Zack has a disability called autism. But that doesn't matter to us. We talk about airplanes, build models, and enjoy hanging out at each other's house. Show less

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Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

by Dwight, Laura

Book - 2005

This book shows that having a sibling with a disability is not so different from having a sibling without a disability. This book shows that having a sibling with a disability is not so different from having a sibling without a disability. Show less

This book shows that having a sibling with a disability is not so different from having a sibling without a disability. This book shows that having a sibling with a disability is not so different from having a sibling without a disability. Show less

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Seizure-alert Dogs

Seizure-alert Dogs

by Fetty, Margaret

Book - 2010

Colorful, engaging text tells of several dogs trained to assist people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Colorful, engaging text tells of several dogs trained to assist people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Show less

Colorful, engaging text tells of several dogs trained to assist people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Colorful, engaging text tells of several dogs trained to assist people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Show less

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Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness

The Story of Louis Braille

by Freedman, Russell

Book - 1997

Biography of the 19th-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write. Biography of the 19th-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write. Show less

Biography of the 19th-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write. Biography of the 19th-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write. Show less

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Talkin' Guitar

Talkin' Guitar

A Story of Young Doc Watson

by Gourley, Robbin

Book - 2015

Arthel Watson became blind as an infant, but his sense of hearing came alive. He was a natural musician, and in his lifetime won three Grammy Awards. Arthel Watson became blind as an infant, but his sense of hearing came alive. He was a natural musician, and in his lifetime won three Grammy Awards. Show less

Arthel Watson became blind as an infant, but his sense of hearing came alive. He was a natural musician, and in his lifetime won three Grammy Awards. Arthel Watson became blind as an infant, but his sense of hearing came alive. He was a natural musician, and in his lifetime won three Grammy Awards. Show less

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Asperger's Rules!

Asperger's Rules!

How to Make Sense of School and Friends

by Grossberg, Blythe

Book - 2012

An upbeat and supportive guide for readers with Asperger's, covering feelings and emotions, teachers, asking for help, and dealing with bullies. An upbeat and supportive guide for readers with Asperger's, covering feelings and emotions, teachers, asking for help, and dealing with bullies. Show less

An upbeat and supportive guide for readers with Asperger's, covering feelings and emotions, teachers, asking for help, and dealing with bullies. An upbeat and supportive guide for readers with Asperger's, covering feelings and emotions, teachers, asking for help, and dealing with bullies. Show less

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Rolling Along

Rolling Along

The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair

by Heelan, Jamee Riggio

Book - 2000

Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler. Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler. Show less

Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler. Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler. Show less

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Inside Asperger's Looking Out

Inside Asperger's Looking Out

by Hoopmann, Kathy

Book - 2013

Hilarious animal photographs are paired with explanations of what it's like to be an "Aspie." Hilarious animal photographs are paired with explanations of what it's like to be an "Aspie." Show less

Hilarious animal photographs are paired with explanations of what it's like to be an "Aspie." Hilarious animal photographs are paired with explanations of what it's like to be an "Aspie." Show less

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What to Do When You Worry Too Much

What to Do When You Worry Too Much

A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

by Huebner, Dawn

Book - 2006

Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Show less

Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Show less

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Rescue & Jessica

Rescue & Jessica

A Life-changing Friendship

by Kensky, Jessica

Book - 2018

When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. Show less

When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. Show less

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That's Like Me!

That's Like Me!

Stories About Amazing People With Learning Differences

by Lauren, Jill

Book - 2009

Hearing the stories of other people who have thrived through their learning challenges should inspire kids to faith in themselves. Hearing the stories of other people who have thrived through their learning challenges should inspire kids to faith in themselves. Show less

Hearing the stories of other people who have thrived through their learning challenges should inspire kids to faith in themselves. Hearing the stories of other people who have thrived through their learning challenges should inspire kids to faith in themselves. Show less

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My Heart Glow

My Heart Glow

Alice Cogswell, Thomas Gallaudet, and the Birth of American Sign Language

by McCully, Emily Arnold

Book - 2008

The true story of how one little girl inspired a whole new language--American Sign Language--as well as the founding of a school where it could be taught The true story of how one little girl inspired a whole new language--American Sign Language--as well as the founding of a school where it could be taught Show less

The true story of how one little girl inspired a whole new language--American Sign Language--as well as the founding of a school where it could be taught The true story of how one little girl inspired a whole new language--American Sign Language--as well as the founding of a school where it could be taught Show less

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Emily Included

Emily Included

A True Story

by McDonnell, Kathleen

Book - 2011

Emily Eaton didn't want her cerebral palsy to keep her from school or her regular activities, and went all the way to the Supreme Court to defend her rights. Emily Eaton didn't want her cerebral palsy to keep her from school or her regular activities, and went all the way to the Supreme Court to defend her rights. Show less

Emily Eaton didn't want her cerebral palsy to keep her from school or her regular activities, and went all the way to the Supreme Court to defend her rights. Emily Eaton didn't want her cerebral palsy to keep her from school or her regular activities, and went all the way to the Supreme Court to defend her rights. Show less

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I Am Helen Keller

I Am Helen Keller

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2015

The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people. The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people. Show less

The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people. The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people. Show less

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F Is for Feelings

F Is for Feelings

by Millar, Golden Melanie

Book - 2014

This alphabet of feelings shows a diverse cast of children experiencing a variety of feelings. The clarity of facial expressions could help kids who are having trouble with reading peoples faces. This alphabet of feelings shows a diverse cast of children experiencing a variety of feelings. The clarity of facial expressions could help kids who are having trouble with reading peoples faces. Show less

This alphabet of feelings shows a diverse cast of children experiencing a variety of feelings. The clarity of facial expressions could help kids who are having trouble with reading peoples faces. This alphabet of feelings shows a diverse cast of children experiencing a variety of feelings. The clarity of facial expressions could help kids who are having trouble with reading peoples faces. Show less

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How I Learn

How I Learn

A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability

by Miles, Brenda

Book - 2015

Many students face challenges learning to read, write or do math. These kids with learning disabilities work hard and get extra help at school and home. This basic introduction is designed to provide support and encouragement for students with LD. Many students face challenges learning to read, write or do math. These kids with learning disabilities work hard and get extra help at school and home. This basic introduction is designed to provide support and encouragement for students with LD. Show less

Many students face challenges learning to read, write or do math. These kids with learning disabilities work hard and get extra help at school and home. This basic introduction is designed to provide support and encouragement for students with LD. Many students face challenges learning to read, write or do math. These kids with learning disabilities work hard and get extra help at school and home. This basic introduction is designed to provide support and encouragement for students with LD. Show less

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Tuesday Tucks Me in

Tuesday Tucks Me in

The Loyal Bond Between A Soldier and His Service Dog

by Montalván, Luis Carlos

Book - 2014

True story of an amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds. True story of an amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds. Show less

True story of an amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds. True story of an amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds. Show less

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Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog

Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog

by Moore, Eva

Book - 1996

True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America. True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America. Show less

True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America. True account of the training and early work experiences of the German shepherd which became the first seeing eye dog in America. Show less

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