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Author
Language
English
Description
On the cusp of adulthood, a young writer's life is stalled as he faces cancer that keeps coming back.
Doctors used to tell him he was cured. That was a long time ago. Ever since he first left home at age nineteen, writer Jason Jobin has had cancer. Every five years, like clockwork, it relapses, and yet he always pulls through, surrounded by friends and family but isolated by illness. Chemotherapy, surgeries, radiation - these persist, but they...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Move over, Rudolph! It's time for the Christmasaurus to lead Santa's sleigh. The Christmasaurus is a dinosaur who lives with Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole. More than anything, he wants to fly with Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! But no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to figure out how to fly. . . . Until one Christmas Eve, when he meets a young boy in a wheelchair who has a wonderful idea. What if all the Christmasaurus needs...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Tonio is not allowed to let anyone know that he can communicate fluently with his therapy dog, Buster. But when dogkind requires that Tonio make friends with a bully, are Tonio and Buster going to go through a ruff patch... or learn some new tricks to keep the dogs in their town safe?"--
84) The Key of G
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The Key of G is an award-winning documentary about disability, caregiving and interdependence. The film follows Gannet, a charismatic 22-year-old with physical and developmental disabilities, as he leaves his mother's home to share an apartment with a close-knit group of artists and musicians who support him, not only as paid caregivers, but also as friends. "Together they create a uniquely successful model of supported living, and a compelling alternative...
Author
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"When a new student, Violet, joins Mr. Garcia's class, everyone gives her a warm welcome. Especially Mandy, and the two become fast friends. Mandy admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So, when it's Mandy's turn to get in front of the whole class to speak--for show and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
Best friends Izzie and Emma, who is deaf, open a lemonade stand and learn how to run a business. Includes words in sign language, a glossary, content-related questions, and writing prompts.
90) Built for speed
Author
Series
Layla and the Bots volume 2
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Layla and the Bots are eager for Blossom Valley's upcoming go-kart race, but one racer, Tina, needs their help to build a cart with hand-controls and other special features.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
1st HarperCollins ed.
Language
English
Description
Julia Fox Garrison refused to listen to the professionals she called Dr. Jerk and Dr. Panic, who-after she suffered a massive, debilitating stroke at age thirty-seven-told her she'd probably die, or to Nurse Doom, who ignored her emergency call button. Instead she heeded the advice of kind, gifted Dr. Neuro, who promised her he would "treat your mind as well as your body." Julia figured if she could somehow manage to get herself into a wheelchair,...
93) King for a day
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival.
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?"--
95) Friendship goals
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Emma, who is deaf and wears a cochlear implant, loves playing soccer with her friends Izzie and Chen, but when Izzie gets discouraged and wants to quit, Emma and Chen take the time to show her that improvement comes through practice. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, an ASL fingerspelling chart, and a sign language guide.
96) Last pick
Author
Series
Last pick volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018-
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In a world where aliens have taken over Earth, abducted every human they deemed useful, and abandoned the rest, twins Sam and Wyatt struggle to start a revolution of the unwanteds.
A galaxy away from her twin brother Wyatt, Sam must find a way to resist her captors and hold onto her humanity, while Wyatt leads a ragtag army to bring the fight straight to the alien overlords.
Author
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The Courage to Dream tells the story of Assata, a young Wakandan who hopes to become one of the Dora Milaje, the warriors who protect Wakanda. But because of Assata's disability, she lets go of her dream. Assata's light shows through all the same, introducing her to surprising friends: the princess Shuri, the warrior Okoye, and the powerful M'Baku. But only Assata can give herself what she's missing: the courage to dream."--
98) Fade to us
Author
Publisher
Wednesday Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Brooke's summer is going to be EPIC -- having fun with her friends and a job that lets her buy a car. Then her new stepfather announces his daughter is moving in. Brooke has always longed for a sibling, so she's excited about spending more time with her stepsister. But she worries, too. Natalie has Asperger's--and Brooke's not sure how to be the big sister that Natalie needs. After Natalie joins a musical theater program, Brooke sacrifices her job...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mia likes many of the things other people like–going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them. Down syndrome allows Mia to see and understand the world in a way that may not make sense to others. She considers it her superpower–and instead of it making her strange, she considers herself a masterpiece. As we all are. In this...picture book, Mia offers a glimpse...
100) Odd & true
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Told from separate viewpoints, Odette returns in 1909 after a two-year absence, promising to rescue her disabled sister, Tru, from the monsters they were taught to believe in.
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