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• We Could Be Heroes

  Finnegan, Margaret, 1965-

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  Fourth-graders Maisie and Hank, who has autism, become friends as they devise schemes to save a neighbor's dog, Booler, from being tied to a tree because of his epilepsy.

• Flipping Forward Twisting Backward

  Fullerton, Alma,

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  "Fifth-grader Claire can do a perfect triple handspring. She can do a giant pirouette on the uneven bars. What she can't do is reading. With a lot of effort, she hides her secret until an alert vice principle suggests she get evaluated for a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Not a Label

  34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists From Past and Present

  Burnell, Cerrie,

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  This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. Find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stuntboy, in the Meantime

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  Portico Reeves' secret identity as Stuntboy allows him to use his superpower keep everybody safe, but when his superhero parents start fighting a lot he feels the responsibility to save them.

• Gabriela

  Harris, Teresa E,

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  Gabby loves expressing herself--especially in the dance studio--but lately, poetry is becoming her art form of choice, and for good reason: Gabby struggles with stuttering, and spoken word poetry helps her speech flow more freely. still, compared to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meranda and the Legend of the Lake

  Mahoney, Meagan,

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  "11-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with her weak legs (she needs crutches to walk because of cerebral palsy) and her helicopter parents. She lives in Calgary but has always felt drawn to the East Coast, where her parents…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wonderfully Wired Brains

  Gooding, Louise,

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  "This inclusive book will introduce children to the world of neurodiversity and encourages them to embrace their differences." --

• I Talk Like a River

  Scott, Jordan, 1978-

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  When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.

• A Kind of Spark

  McNicoll, Elle,

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  When she discovers that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different, a neurodivergent girl who sees and hears things others cannot refuses to let them be forgotten.

• Charlie & Frog

  a Mystery

  Kane, Karen, 1965-

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  While staying with his grandparents in Castle-on-the-Hudson, Charlie stumbles upon a mystery but must learn American Sign Language to keep up with Frog, a deaf girl who wants to help solve it.

• The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines

  Netz, Mo,

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  While staying in the strange town of Slumbering Giant and discovering her missing mother is actually a demon slayer, 11-year-old Jerry ventures into the forbidden woods in her trusty wheelchair to unravel the truth about the town to save her mom.

• Tenacious

  Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes

  Cisneros Prevo, Patty,

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  "An introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys. Includes an author's Note, glossary, and history of the Paralympics"--

• Rose Wolves

  Warner, Natalie (Comic artist),

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  "One day, a little girl picks an unusual flower from an unusual bush in the forest. Overnight, the flower blooms and turns into a magical creature: a rose wolf, missing a leg just like she is missing an arm. Together, the new friends must go on a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Tea Dragon Tapestry

  O'Neill, Kay (Cartoonist),

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  "Over a year since being entrusted with Ginseng's care, Greta still can't chase away the cloud of mourning that hangs over the timid Tea Dragon. As she struggles to create something spectacular enough to impress a master blacksmith in search of an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Life With Tourette Syndrome

  Schuh, Mari C., 1975-

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  "Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette syndrome. Emma is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--

• Wheelchair Rugby Rush

  Maddox, Jake,

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  There is lots to learn about the new girl at school. She does not like beans. She does not like to tell jokes. And, she has a physical disability. Join Mimi's classmates as they ask questions about different abilities and make a new friend.

• My Life Beyond Autism

  a Mayo Clinic Patient Story

  Gee, Hey,

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  Tracy likes to draw, make movies and play, just like other kids. She also has autism spectrum disorder. This means she processes many everyday situations differently, such as making friends. Over time, she's learned tricks for communicationg and…Read moreRead more of this annotation