PHYSICAL DISABILITY

• Emmanuel’s Dream by Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls tells the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a Ghanaian athlete and disability rights activist.
• Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari is about the bond between a girl, who happens to use a wheelchair, and her dog.
• Different is Awesome by Ryan Haack
• Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross is a story about Susan who enjoys everyday activities like swimming, playing and going to school.  Only at the end of the story do we learn that Susan uses a wheelchair.
• Uniquely Me by Trace Wilson tells his story about being born without a right hand and learning to love his limb difference.
• Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor tells the story of kids with different disabilities working together to create a garden.
• Rescue & Jessica; A Life-changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes is the story of the relationship between a service dog and a double amputee.
• My Friend Suhana by Shaila Abdullah and Aanyah Abdullah is the story of two friends, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
• The Animal Boogie illustrated by Debbie Harter created a lively book where kids of different cultural backgrounds and physical disabilities meet animals in the jungle.
• Completely Me by Justine Green is a story based on the author’s own life, disability and coming-of-age journey.
• Happy in our Skin by Fran Manushkin highlights different characters’ families and experiences as it celebrates the beauty of diversity.
• The Push by Patrick Gray follows two friends, one who uses a wheelchair, on their adventures together.
• Amazing by Steve Antony includes a main character who uses a wheelchair, but that fact isn’t central to the plot, which instead focuses on his pet dragon.
• All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimentel tells the story of activist Jennifer Keelan-Chasffins and her participation in the “Capitol Crawl” to advocate for the ADA.
• Meeting Mimi; A Story About Different Abilities by Francie Dolan follows a girl with physical disabilities as she navigates a new school and meets new classmates.
• Not So Different; What you REALLY want to ask about having a disability by Shane Burcaw is a book for kids by disability advocate and social media personality Shane Burcaw who has spinal muscle atrophy.
• Sign Up Here; A Story about Friendship by Kathryn Cole is about a girl with a disability working through feelings of exclusion and loneliness as she tries to find the right club for her.
• Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher is about a little boy who plays with his mom on her “zooming machine” (aka her wheelchair).
• My Ocean is Blue by Darren LeBeuf and Ashley Barron is a lyrical book about a girl with a physical disability who describes the sensory experience of being at the beach.
• She Persisted in Sports by Chelsea Clinton is one of a series, this one featuring women athletes, including wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll.
• This is My School by Mark Weakland gives us a tour of a child’s school which features accessible ramps and a teacher in a wheelchair.
• Have Fun Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell features a character who appears to use a wheelchair.
• King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan introduces us to a Pakistani boy celebrating the famous Basant Kite Festival in this story of inclusion.
• Mr. Gringle’s Magical Wheelchair by Natalie Conchar focuses on a magical wheelchair and the courage it gives on girl to believe in herself.
• Me, The Queen and Christopher by Giles Andreae and Tony Ross is a story about a delightful tea experience where the protagonist’s brother uses a wheelchair.
• My Pal, Victor by Diane Gonzales Bertrand is a friendship-focused book where you lean that the title character uses a wheelchair on the final page.
• Snug by Carol Thompson is a board book about feeling cozy and features a character in a wheelchair.

AUTISM

• The Girl Who Thought in Pictures; The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca tells the story of world-renowned scientist Dr. Temple Grandin, who defied expectations of what autistic people could accomplish.
• We’re Amazing 1,2,3 A Story About Friendship and Autism is a Sesame Street Storybook featuring Elmo’s new friend Julia, who has autism.
• My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete is based on Ryan’s experience having a twin brother with autism
• Benny Doesn’t Like to be Hugged by Zetta Elliott highlights the unique traits of Benny, who has autism.
• Slug Days by Sara Leach follows a girl on the spectrum and provides insight into the way she sees the world.
• A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey follows a boy on the spectrum as he looks for a friend who will understand him and appreciate their differences.
• Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap by Clay Morton and Gail Morton turns the tables and explores how a neurotypical boy seems off to his friend who has autism.
• Benji, The Bad Day, And Me by Sally Pla tells the story of two brothers, one of whom has autism.
• Juan has the Jitters! by Aneta Cruz introduces us to a boy with autism and promotes inclusion, kindness and community
• Keisha’s Doors by Marvie Ellis (This book might be bilingual?)

DOWN SYNDROME

• Why Are You Looking At Me? by Lisa Tompkins embraces everyone’s differences and helps connect with people who may not seem like you from the outside.
• We’ll Pain the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen follows a big sister as her family welcomes her little brother, who has Down Syndrome, into the world.
• I Can, Can You? by Marjorie Pitzer celebrates children with Down Syndrome.

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

• Moses Goes to a Concert by Isaac Millman is part of a series of books that follows Moses and his classmates who are deaf.
• Hands and Hearts by Donna Napoli is the story of a mother and daughter spending the day at the beach while communicating in American Sign Language.
• Silent Lotus by Jeanne M. Lee tells the story of Lotus who was born deaf and unable to speak.

BLIND AND VISUAL DISABILITIES

• Six Dots by Jen Bryant is a picture book biography of Louis Braille, the blind man who created the system of reading and writing that people who are blond or have low vision use to read.
• My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best tells the story of a blind girl who, with the help of her friends, achieves her goal of participating in a field day race.
• What’s Cool About Braille Code School? by Gracie Benedith-Cane shows readers what it’s like to navigate the world as someone who is blind or has low vision.
• The Sound of Colors; A Journey of the Imagination by Jimmy Liao tells the story of a girl who is going blind and uses her imagination to explore the world around her.
• Mariah Finds A Way by Marc Gaskins introduces us to Mariah, who is blind and exceeds her parents’ expectations by successfully running their fruit shop on her own.
• My Travelin’ Eye by Jenny Sue Kostecky-Shaw follows a little girl who has a visual disability that makes her different from her peers.
• Dan and Diesel by Charlotte Hudson and Lindsey Gardiner is the story about the close friendship between a blind boy and his guide dog.

LEARNING DISABILITIES

• Thank you, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco follows a girl with dyslexia and a teacher who believes in her ability to succeed.

MISCELLANEOUS

• A Boy and a Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz is inspired by the author’s childhood experience as an animal-loving boy with a stutter.
• I Am Not A Label by Cerrie Burnell highlights 34 artists, thinker, athletes and activists with disabilities.