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New Perspectives: Disability Visibility

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Read these YA titles that honor, celebrate and highlight Disability Pride Month!

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Jefferson County Public Library

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Disability Visibility Project

https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/

Web Resource

The Disability Visibility Project is an online community dedicated to creating, sharing and amplifying disability media and culture. The Disability Visibility Project is an online community dedicated to creating, sharing and amplifying disability media and culture. Show less

Disability Visibility

Disability Visibility

17 First-person Stories for Today : Adapted for Young Adults

Book - 2021

Alice Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a diverse record of first-person accounts from people with disabilities. Alice Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a diverse record of first-person accounts from people with disabilities. Show less

Alice Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a diverse record of first-person accounts from people with disabilities. Alice Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a diverse record of first-person accounts from people with disabilities. Show less

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Unbroken

Unbroken

13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens

Book - 2018

Thirteen short stories, each told by disabled characters and written by disabled creators! You'll find stories about love, friendship, war, travel and everyday life. Thirteen short stories, each told by disabled characters and written by disabled creators! You'll find stories about love, friendship, war, travel and everyday life. Show less

Thirteen short stories, each told by disabled characters and written by disabled creators! You'll find stories about love, friendship, war, travel and everyday life. Thirteen short stories, each told by disabled characters and written by disabled creators! You'll find stories about love, friendship, war, travel and everyday life. Show less

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One for All

One for All

by Lainoff, Lillie

Book - 2022

This queer, gender-bending retelling of "The Three Musketeers" is sure to steal your heart! Tania is a girl who battles chronic illness, secrets, sisterhood and self-love, all while training to be a Musketeer! This queer, gender-bending retelling of "The Three Musketeers" is sure to steal your heart! Tania is a girl who battles chronic illness, secrets, sisterhood and self-love, all while training to be a Musketeer! Show less

This queer, gender-bending retelling of "The Three Musketeers" is sure to steal your heart! Tania is a girl who battles chronic illness, secrets, sisterhood and self-love, all while training to be a Musketeer! This queer, gender-bending retelling of "The Three Musketeers" is sure to steal your heart! Tania is a girl who battles chronic illness, secrets, sisterhood and self-love, all while training to be a Musketeer! Show less

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How We Roll

How We Roll

by Friend, Natasha

Book - 2018

When Quinn develops alopecia and loses her hair, her friends abandon her. Nick's life revolved around sports until he lost his legs in an accident. In each other, they'll find the support they need to overcome their own hardships. When Quinn develops alopecia and loses her hair, her friends abandon her. Nick's life revolved around sports until he lost his legs in an accident. In each other, they'll find the support they need to overcome their own hardships. Show less

When Quinn develops alopecia and loses her hair, her friends abandon her. Nick's life revolved around sports until he lost his legs in an accident. In each other, they'll find the support they need to overcome their own hardships. When Quinn develops alopecia and loses her hair, her friends abandon her. Nick's life revolved around sports until he lost his legs in an accident. In each other, they'll find the support they need to overcome their own hardships. Show less

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Breathe and Count Back From Ten

Breathe and Count Back From Ten

by Sylvester, Natalia

Book - 2022

Veronica has had to experience many surgeries to help manage her hip dysplasia, but the best form of rehabilitation is swimming. She spends hours perfecting her skills in the hopes of becoming an underwater mermaid performer! Veronica has had to experience many surgeries to help manage her hip dysplasia, but the best form of rehabilitation is swimming. She spends hours perfecting her skills in the hopes of becoming an underwater mermaid performer! Show less

Veronica has had to experience many surgeries to help manage her hip dysplasia, but the best form of rehabilitation is swimming. She spends hours perfecting her skills in the hopes of becoming an underwater mermaid performer! Veronica has had to experience many surgeries to help manage her hip dysplasia, but the best form of rehabilitation is swimming. She spends hours perfecting her skills in the hopes of becoming an underwater mermaid performer! Show less

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The Reckless Kind

The Reckless Kind

by Heath, Carly

Book - 2021

It's hard being queer and disabled in 1904 Norway, but Asta, Gunnar and Erlend won't let anything stop them from pursuing their dreams! This wild and reckless trio is sure to win the hearts of many readers! It's hard being queer and disabled in 1904 Norway, but Asta, Gunnar and Erlend won't let anything stop them from pursuing their dreams! This wild and reckless trio is sure to win the hearts of many readers! Show less

It's hard being queer and disabled in 1904 Norway, but Asta, Gunnar and Erlend won't let anything stop them from pursuing their dreams! This wild and reckless trio is sure to win the hearts of many readers! It's hard being queer and disabled in 1904 Norway, but Asta, Gunnar and Erlend won't let anything stop them from pursuing their dreams! This wild and reckless trio is sure to win the hearts of many readers! Show less

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I Hear the Sunspot

I Hear the Sunspot

Limit

by Fumino, Yuki

Graphic Novel - 2018

Kohei's hearing disability often leaves him feeling disconnected and misunderstood by the other students, but once he meets Taichi, everything changes! Kohei's hearing disability often leaves him feeling disconnected and misunderstood by the other students, but once he meets Taichi, everything changes! Show less

Kohei's hearing disability often leaves him feeling disconnected and misunderstood by the other students, but once he meets Taichi, everything changes! Kohei's hearing disability often leaves him feeling disconnected and misunderstood by the other students, but once he meets Taichi, everything changes! Show less

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All the Right Reasons

All the Right Reasons

by Mangle, Bethany

Book - 2022

Cara's rant about her father and his new wife goes viral, which catches the attention of a reality TV producer who offers them a chance to find her mom a new partner. But Cara can't keep her eye off of Connor, a contestant's son. Cara's rant about her father and his new wife goes viral, which catches the attention of a reality TV producer who offers them a chance to find her mom a new partner. But Cara can't keep her eye off of Connor, a contestant's son. Show less

Cara's rant about her father and his new wife goes viral, which catches the attention of a reality TV producer who offers them a chance to find her mom a new partner. But Cara can't keep her eye off of Connor, a contestant's son. Cara's rant about her father and his new wife goes viral, which catches the attention of a reality TV producer who offers them a chance to find her mom a new partner. But Cara can't keep her eye off of Connor, a contestant's son. Show less

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The Girls I've Been

The Girls I've Been

by Sharpe, Tess

Book - 2021

When 17-year-old Nora, the daughter of a con artist, is taken hostage in a bank heist, every secret she is keeping close begins to unravel! When 17-year-old Nora, the daughter of a con artist, is taken hostage in a bank heist, every secret she is keeping close begins to unravel! Show less

When 17-year-old Nora, the daughter of a con artist, is taken hostage in a bank heist, every secret she is keeping close begins to unravel! When 17-year-old Nora, the daughter of a con artist, is taken hostage in a bank heist, every secret she is keeping close begins to unravel! Show less

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A Face for Picasso

A Face for Picasso

Coming of Age With Crouzon Syndrome

by Henley, Ariel

Book - 2021

Twin sisters were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a condition where bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up with many painful procedures was tough, but Ariel explores the emotional realities of living with a facial disfigurement. Twin sisters were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a condition where bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up with many painful procedures was tough, but Ariel explores the emotional realities of living with a facial disfigurement. Show less

Twin sisters were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a condition where bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up with many painful procedures was tough, but Ariel explores the emotional realities of living with a facial disfigurement. Twin sisters were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a condition where bones in the head fuse prematurely. Growing up with many painful procedures was tough, but Ariel explores the emotional realities of living with a facial disfigurement. Show less

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The Oracle Code

The Oracle Code

A Graphic Novel

by Nijkamp, Marieke

Graphic Novel - 2020

After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed, Barbara enters the Arkham Center for Independence, where Gotham's teens undergo rehabilitation. While adapting to her new normal, Barbara can't shake the feeling that something dangerous is lurking just ahead. After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed, Barbara enters the Arkham Center for Independence, where Gotham's teens undergo rehabilitation. While adapting to her new normal, Barbara can't shake the feeling that something dangerous is lurking just ahead. Show less

After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed, Barbara enters the Arkham Center for Independence, where Gotham's teens undergo rehabilitation. While adapting to her new normal, Barbara can't shake the feeling that something dangerous is lurking just ahead. After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed, Barbara enters the Arkham Center for Independence, where Gotham's teens undergo rehabilitation. While adapting to her new normal, Barbara can't shake the feeling that something dangerous is lurking just ahead. Show less

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The Theft of Sunlight

The Theft of Sunlight

by Khanani, Intisar

Book - 2021

Kids have been disappearing from Menaiya for decades, but when someone Rae knows goes missing, she decides that she wants to uncover the truth about these mysterious disappearances! Kids have been disappearing from Menaiya for decades, but when someone Rae knows goes missing, she decides that she wants to uncover the truth about these mysterious disappearances! Show less

Kids have been disappearing from Menaiya for decades, but when someone Rae knows goes missing, she decides that she wants to uncover the truth about these mysterious disappearances! Kids have been disappearing from Menaiya for decades, but when someone Rae knows goes missing, she decides that she wants to uncover the truth about these mysterious disappearances! Show less

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Love From A to Z

Love From A to Z

by Ali, S. K.

Book - 2019

Zayneb is running away from her Islamophobic teachers, while Adam avoids telling his dad he has multiple sclerosis. Their chance encounters on an airplane to Doha, Qatar, will change both their lives. Zayneb is running away from her Islamophobic teachers, while Adam avoids telling his dad he has multiple sclerosis. Their chance encounters on an airplane to Doha, Qatar, will change both their lives. Show less

Zayneb is running away from her Islamophobic teachers, while Adam avoids telling his dad he has multiple sclerosis. Their chance encounters on an airplane to Doha, Qatar, will change both their lives. Zayneb is running away from her Islamophobic teachers, while Adam avoids telling his dad he has multiple sclerosis. Their chance encounters on an airplane to Doha, Qatar, will change both their lives. Show less

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The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary

The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary

by Ramos, NoNieqa

Book - 2018

Macy has a rough home life: a flaky mom, a dad in prison and a younger brother in the foster care system. Her school has classified her as "disturbed," and now her best friend has stopped talking to her. What's a girl to do? Macy has a rough home life: a flaky mom, a dad in prison and a younger brother in the foster care system. Her school has classified her as "disturbed," and now her best friend has stopped talking to her. What's a girl to do? Show less

Macy has a rough home life: a flaky mom, a dad in prison and a younger brother in the foster care system. Her school has classified her as "disturbed," and now her best friend has stopped talking to her. What's a girl to do? Macy has a rough home life: a flaky mom, a dad in prison and a younger brother in the foster care system. Her school has classified her as "disturbed," and now her best friend has stopped talking to her. What's a girl to do? Show less

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Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse

Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse

by Burcaw, Shane

Book - 2019

Shane will have you laughing out loud while also sharing his experience with spinal muscular atrophy. Shane will have you laughing out loud while also sharing his experience with spinal muscular atrophy. Show less

Shane will have you laughing out loud while also sharing his experience with spinal muscular atrophy. Shane will have you laughing out loud while also sharing his experience with spinal muscular atrophy. Show less

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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Lovely, Dark, and Deep

by Chen, Justina

Book - 2018

Viola collapses and wakes up in a hospital to discover that she has developed a sun allergy. Her whole life changes now that she has to be shielded from any potential exposure. But will her new life keep her from falling in love? Viola collapses and wakes up in a hospital to discover that she has developed a sun allergy. Her whole life changes now that she has to be shielded from any potential exposure. But will her new life keep her from falling in love? Show less

Viola collapses and wakes up in a hospital to discover that she has developed a sun allergy. Her whole life changes now that she has to be shielded from any potential exposure. But will her new life keep her from falling in love? Viola collapses and wakes up in a hospital to discover that she has developed a sun allergy. Her whole life changes now that she has to be shielded from any potential exposure. But will her new life keep her from falling in love? Show less

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The Silence Between Us

The Silence Between Us

by Gervais, Alison

Book - 2019

Maya doesn't feel great about transferring from her Deaf school to the local public school. But when the student body president, Beau, starts to flirt with Maya, she realizes it might not be so bad after all. Maya doesn't feel great about transferring from her Deaf school to the local public school. But when the student body president, Beau, starts to flirt with Maya, she realizes it might not be so bad after all. Show less

Maya doesn't feel great about transferring from her Deaf school to the local public school. But when the student body president, Beau, starts to flirt with Maya, she realizes it might not be so bad after all. Maya doesn't feel great about transferring from her Deaf school to the local public school. But when the student body president, Beau, starts to flirt with Maya, she realizes it might not be so bad after all. Show less

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For A Muse of Fire

For A Muse of Fire

by Heilig, Heidi

Book - 2018

Jetta can see the souls of the dead and she uses that skill to earn a spot on the royal ship. She joins up with a smuggler to try and find a hidden spring that promises to cure all illnesses. Jetta can see the souls of the dead and she uses that skill to earn a spot on the royal ship. She joins up with a smuggler to try and find a hidden spring that promises to cure all illnesses. Show less

Jetta can see the souls of the dead and she uses that skill to earn a spot on the royal ship. She joins up with a smuggler to try and find a hidden spring that promises to cure all illnesses. Jetta can see the souls of the dead and she uses that skill to earn a spot on the royal ship. She joins up with a smuggler to try and find a hidden spring that promises to cure all illnesses. Show less

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The Speed of Falling Objects

The Speed of Falling Objects

by Fischer, Nancy Richardson

Book - 2019

After losing an eye in a childhood accident, Danny's had to relearn how to navigate her world. But when her TV star dad asks her to be on his survivalist show, she jumps at the chance to prove her strength. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, Danny's had to relearn how to navigate her world. But when her TV star dad asks her to be on his survivalist show, she jumps at the chance to prove her strength. Show less

After losing an eye in a childhood accident, Danny's had to relearn how to navigate her world. But when her TV star dad asks her to be on his survivalist show, she jumps at the chance to prove her strength. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, Danny's had to relearn how to navigate her world. But when her TV star dad asks her to be on his survivalist show, she jumps at the chance to prove her strength. Show less

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A Curse So Dark and Lonely

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

by Kemmerer, Brigid

Book - 2019

Prince Rhen is cursed to slowly turn more and more into a beast unless he can find a woman who loves him despite his appearance. Is Harper (who has cerebral palsy) his last hope at redemption? Prince Rhen is cursed to slowly turn more and more into a beast unless he can find a woman who loves him despite his appearance. Is Harper (who has cerebral palsy) his last hope at redemption? Show less

Prince Rhen is cursed to slowly turn more and more into a beast unless he can find a woman who loves him despite his appearance. Is Harper (who has cerebral palsy) his last hope at redemption? Prince Rhen is cursed to slowly turn more and more into a beast unless he can find a woman who loves him despite his appearance. Is Harper (who has cerebral palsy) his last hope at redemption? Show less

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Meet Me in Outer Space

Meet Me in Outer Space

by Grace, Melinda

Book - 2019

Edie refuses to let her central auditory processing disorder stop her from conquering college, but when a professor refuses to honor her accommodations, she has to take matters into her own hands! Edie refuses to let her central auditory processing disorder stop her from conquering college, but when a professor refuses to honor her accommodations, she has to take matters into her own hands! Show less

Edie refuses to let her central auditory processing disorder stop her from conquering college, but when a professor refuses to honor her accommodations, she has to take matters into her own hands! Edie refuses to let her central auditory processing disorder stop her from conquering college, but when a professor refuses to honor her accommodations, she has to take matters into her own hands! Show less

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Sick Kids in Love

Sick Kids in Love

by Moskowitz, Hannah

Book - 2019

Isabel has one rule: no dating. Her rheumatoid arthritis makes life way too complicated to include love. Then she meets Sasha, another kid with a chronic illness. Now, breaking her one rule has never looked so good! Isabel has one rule: no dating. Her rheumatoid arthritis makes life way too complicated to include love. Then she meets Sasha, another kid with a chronic illness. Now, breaking her one rule has never looked so good! Show less

Isabel has one rule: no dating. Her rheumatoid arthritis makes life way too complicated to include love. Then she meets Sasha, another kid with a chronic illness. Now, breaking her one rule has never looked so good! Isabel has one rule: no dating. Her rheumatoid arthritis makes life way too complicated to include love. Then she meets Sasha, another kid with a chronic illness. Now, breaking her one rule has never looked so good! Show less

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The Boy Who Steals Houses

The Boy Who Steals Houses

by Drews, C. G.

Book - 2020

Sam is 15 years old, and his older brother Avery is autistic. They have been abandoned by everyone they know and are now forced to live in empty houses when the owners are on vacation. Until the day a family comes home early... Sam is 15 years old, and his older brother Avery is autistic. They have been abandoned by everyone they know and are now forced to live in empty houses when the owners are on vacation. Until the day a family comes home early... Show less

Sam is 15 years old, and his older brother Avery is autistic. They have been abandoned by everyone they know and are now forced to live in empty houses when the owners are on vacation. Until the day a family comes home early... Sam is 15 years old, and his older brother Avery is autistic. They have been abandoned by everyone they know and are now forced to live in empty houses when the owners are on vacation. Until the day a family comes home early... Show less

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Mooncakes

Mooncakes

by Walker, Suzanne

Graphic Novel - 2019

A story filled with love, demons, family, witchcraft, wolves and hearing aids. A story filled with love, demons, family, witchcraft, wolves and hearing aids. Show less

A story filled with love, demons, family, witchcraft, wolves and hearing aids. A story filled with love, demons, family, witchcraft, wolves and hearing aids. Show less

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