Books With Disabled Representation


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"A YA nonfiction story about Ariel and her twin sister's experience living with Crouzon Syndrome"--
Book cover for "Funny, you don't look autistic"
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Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't 'look' autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism 'looks' different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later ... This ... #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it's like...
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An Eritrean American deafblind disabilities advocate and Harvard-educated lawyer discusses how she learned to succeed despite barriers.
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"With acerbic wit ... Shane Burcaw describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-yeaA
Book cover for "Ten steps to Nanette"
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"Hannah Gadsby's unique standup special Nanette was a viral success--and to some, her worldwide fame may have seemed like an overnight sensation. But like everything else about Gadsby, there's more to her success than meets the eye. In her first book, the queer Australian comedian, writer, and actress takes us through the key moments in her life that ultimately led to the creation of Nanette and her startling declaration that she was quitting comedy....