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  1. Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century is a powerful anthology that brings together a diverse group of individuals with disabilities to share their personal stories and experiences. Through a collection of short essays, interview transcripts, articles, and creative prose, edited by Alice Wong, the book celebrates the universal nature of the disabled experience. Readers are taken on a journey that is raw, painful, beautiful, and inspiring, shedding light on the challenges, joys, discrimination, and resilience faced by those with disabilities in the modern world. The book is structured across four sections - Being, Becoming, Doing, and Connecting - each contributor leaving a piece of themselves within the pages, offering distinct voices and vivid experiences that highlight the intersectionality of disabled lives.

    He insists he doesn’t want to kill me. He simply thinks it would have been better, all things considered, to have given my parents the option of killing the baby I once was and to let other parents ki...

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    The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais
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    The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais is a YA novel that follows the story of Maya, a deaf teenager navigating life in a hearing world. The book beautifully portrays the challenges and experiences faced by disabled individuals, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and respect for the Deaf community. Maya's journey unfolds as she copes with her hearing loss, adjusts to a new environment, and learns to embrace her identity while standing proud as a deaf person. Through Maya's interactions with others and her inner strength, the novel delves into themes of self-acceptance, relationships, and the complexities of living with a disability.

    The author, Alison Gervais, skillfully weaves a narrative that rings true and resonates with readers, providing an authentic exploration of Deaf culture and experiences. The book offers insights into the Deaf community's history, challenges, and unique perspectives, shedding light on important issues such as cochlear implants, acceptance of deafness, and the shortage of interpreters. Through Maya's story, readers are invited to delve into a world where differences are celebrated, inner strength is admired, and the journey of self-discovery is both poignant and empowering.

    I hadn’t set foot inside a hearing school in almost five years, and yet here Mom and I were, sitting in our minivan in the parking lot at Engelmann High School—a hearing school. We’d been waiting abou...

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    All the Little Bird-Hearts by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow
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    'All the Little Bird-Hearts' by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow is a heartwarming and heartbreaking novel that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, friendships, and navigating the world as a neurodivergent person. The story revolves around Sunday, an autistic single mom, and her teenage daughter Dolly, whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of a charming couple, Vita and Rollo, as neighbors. As the families intertwine, newfound love and acceptance bring both joy and heartbreak, ultimately leading to a dark truth that lies beneath the surface of Vita and Rollo's charm.

    The narrative is beautifully written in a first-person point of view, offering a unique perspective on parenthood through the lens of an autistic protagonist. The author's authentic portrayal of neurodiversity and the complexities of human relationships adds depth and poignancy to the story, making it a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.


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    Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom
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    Parker Grant is a sixteen-year-old blind girl who is dealing with the loss of her father and navigating the complexities of high school life. When her former best friend and heartbreaker reenters her life, Parker must confront her past and learn to let go in order to find her true self. The book explores themes of friendship, trust, and the challenges faced by a blind teenager, all while portraying Parker as a strong, independent character with a unique set of rules to navigate her world.

    All true. The town of Coastview can’t support two high schools anymore, so Jefferson closed and everyone came here to Adams. The halls are so jammed with people who don’t know The Rules, and not just ...

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    Just Friends
    Book 1 in the series:Never Just Friends

    Just Friends - Never Just Friends by Saxon James
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    'Just Friends' by Saxon James follows the story of Roo and Tanner, childhood best friends who navigate their way to a new relationship as they reunite after years apart. Roo, who struggles with epilepsy, returns to Oregon from Australia, and Tanner, dealing with dyslexia, has been waiting for him. The narrative delves into their journey of self-discovery, love, and friendship, set against the backdrop of a small town near Portland. The writing style captures the emotional struggles and growth of the characters, as well as the complexities of their relationships with each other and those around them.


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    One Foot Wrong by Sofie Laguna
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    One Foot Wrong by Sofie Laguna is a haunting tale that delves into the life of Hester, a young girl with learning difficulties, who is kept indoors by her deeply religious parents, Boot and Sack. Hester's only companions are inanimate objects, and her world is limited to the confines of her home until she is assessed fit to go to school. The novel unfolds in two halves, revealing a dark and strange narrative that explores themes of abuse, mental illness, and resilience through Hester's unique perspective and narration style.

    I slept at the feet of Boot and Sack. My one small bed went longways across the end of their big one. If I turned my head in the night and the moon was shining through, I could see the hill of Boot’s ...

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