Despite being the largest and most diverse minority group—constituting over a fourth of the U.S. population—disabled people are still largely misunderstood by the nondisabled. And while these misconceptions can often manifest as exclusion or discrimination, they can also often take on more subtle forms, such as underestimation, tokenism, and othering. These sorts of misperceptions not … Continue reading Being Seen: Powerful Blind Representation with Stacy Cervenka and Diane Debrovner
Hello, friends! Our book today is Outside Amelia’s Window, written by Caroline Nastro and illustrated by Anca Sandu Budisan, a quiet yet stirring story about having the courage to leave one’s nest. When the little boy in the blue cap and the little girl with pigtails move in next door to Amelia, her mother suggests … Continue reading Outside Amelia’s Window (Caroline Nastro)
Hello friends! Our book today is Logan’s Greenhouse, written by JaNay Brown-Wood, and illustrated by Samara Hardy, a lighthearted lesson in produce with a lovely side-serving of disability representation. Logan is searching his winter greenhouse for carrots; he’s planning to harvest them for his pet play date, where he and his parents will be serving … Continue reading Logan’s Greenhouse (JaNay Brown-Wood)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dancing with Daddy, written by Anitra Rowe Schulte and illustrated by Ziyue Chen, a heartwarming tale of a dance, a dress, and the love between family. Elsie can’t wait for the upcoming father-daughter dance! She’s picked out a dress that matches her daddy’s soccer jersey, complete with sparkly bow, … Continue reading Dancing with Daddy (Anitra Rowe Schulte)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning I Will Dance, written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Julianna Swaney, an inspiring tale of a young girl’s love of dance. When Eva was born, she could barely breathe; the doctors said she would not survive more than a few minutes. Yet Eva defied the … Continue reading I Will Dance (Nancy Bo Flood)
The Baby Bookworm 