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BostonPL_Disabled, Not Unable 2024: 75 Books for Children, Teens, & Adults

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The Disabled, Not Unable booklist is a list of recent books for all ages about the diverse experiences of the disabled and neurodivergent community. This inaugural printing is published as part of the Boston Public Library's observance of Disability Pride Month. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check the catalog for availability. #BPLDisabledNotUnable

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Airi Sano, Prankmaster General

Airi Sano, Prankmaster General

Public Enemy Number One

by Tokushige, Zoe

Book - 2023

Children. Things are looking up for prankster Airi after she is diagnosed with dyslexia. She even decides to sign up for the school play, but everything is in jeopardy when a prank goes wrong. Children. Things are looking up for prankster Airi after she is diagnosed with dyslexia. She even decides to sign up for the school play, but everything is in jeopardy when a prank goes wrong. Show less

Children. Things are looking up for prankster Airi after she is diagnosed with dyslexia. She even decides to sign up for the school play, but everything is in jeopardy when a prank goes wrong. Children. Things are looking up for prankster Airi after she is diagnosed with dyslexia. She even decides to sign up for the school play, but everything is in jeopardy when a prank goes wrong. Show less

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Aniana Del Mar Jumps in

Aniana Del Mar Jumps in

by Méndez, Jasminne

Book - 2023

Children. Ani lives to swim but must keep her weekly practices a secret from her mother. When stiff and aching joints lead to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her secret is revealed, and her world turns upside-down. Children. Ani lives to swim but must keep her weekly practices a secret from her mother. When stiff and aching joints lead to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her secret is revealed, and her world turns upside-down. Show less

Children. Ani lives to swim but must keep her weekly practices a secret from her mother. When stiff and aching joints lead to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her secret is revealed, and her world turns upside-down. Children. Ani lives to swim but must keep her weekly practices a secret from her mother. When stiff and aching joints lead to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her secret is revealed, and her world turns upside-down. Show less

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Buzzing

Buzzing

by Sattin, Samuel

Graphic Novel - 2023

Children. Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but after meeting new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Children. Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but after meeting new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Show less

Children. Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but after meeting new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Children. Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but after meeting new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Show less

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Dancing Hands

Dancing Hands

A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

by Que, Joanna

Book - 2023

Children. Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Children. Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Show less

Children. Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Children. Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Show less

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The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

by Pla, Sally J.

Book - 2023

Children. Neurodivergent Maudie loves spending the summer in California with her dad, but a wildfire forces them to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up - and where she finds a love for surfing. Children. Neurodivergent Maudie loves spending the summer in California with her dad, but a wildfire forces them to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up - and where she finds a love for surfing. Show less

Children. Neurodivergent Maudie loves spending the summer in California with her dad, but a wildfire forces them to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up - and where she finds a love for surfing. Children. Neurodivergent Maudie loves spending the summer in California with her dad, but a wildfire forces them to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up - and where she finds a love for surfing. Show less

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Figure It Out, Henri Weldon

Figure It Out, Henri Weldon

by Davis, Tanita S.

Book - 2023

Children. Henrietta thought her dyscalculia would be her biggest problem when switching schools, but now she must deal with family drama, the girls’ soccer team, and so much more. Children. Henrietta thought her dyscalculia would be her biggest problem when switching schools, but now she must deal with family drama, the girls’ soccer team, and so much more. Show less

Children. Henrietta thought her dyscalculia would be her biggest problem when switching schools, but now she must deal with family drama, the girls’ soccer team, and so much more. Children. Henrietta thought her dyscalculia would be her biggest problem when switching schools, but now she must deal with family drama, the girls’ soccer team, and so much more. Show less

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Good Different

Good Different

by Kuyatt, Meg Eden

Book - 2023

Children. Selah has rules for school, rules for home, rules for keeping her feelings in check, and rules for "being normal". When she loses con...Show more Children. Selah has rules for school, rules for home, rules for keeping her feelings in check, and rules for "being normal". When she loses control at school and is threatened with expulsion, she starts to learn that being different doesn't mean she's broken. Show less

Children. Selah has rules for school, rules for home, rules for keeping her feelings in check, and rules for "being normal". When she loses con...Show more Children. Selah has rules for school, rules for home, rules for keeping her feelings in check, and rules for "being normal". When she loses control at school and is threatened with expulsion, she starts to learn that being different doesn't mean she's broken. Show less

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Henry, Like Always

Henry, Like Always

by Bailey, Jenn

Book - 2023

Children. Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, loves the predictability that defines life in Classroom Ten. But when the weekly routine is disrupted by a ...Show more Children. Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, loves the predictability that defines life in Classroom Ten. But when the weekly routine is disrupted by a special parade, Henry learns about friendship, speaking up, and finding new ways to participate. Show less

Children. Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, loves the predictability that defines life in Classroom Ten. But when the weekly routine is disrupted by a ...Show more Children. Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, loves the predictability that defines life in Classroom Ten. But when the weekly routine is disrupted by a special parade, Henry learns about friendship, speaking up, and finding new ways to participate. Show less

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No Matter the Distance

No Matter the Distance

by Baldwin, Cindy

Book - 2023

Children. Eleven-year-old Penny has a lot going on. Her best friend is moving away, she’s having cystic fibrosis flare-ups, and a dolphin just mysteriousl...Show more Children. Eleven-year-old Penny has a lot going on. Her best friend is moving away, she’s having cystic fibrosis flare-ups, and a dolphin just mysteriously appeared in the creek near her house. When a school assignment asks her to define herself, she learns more about herself than she ever expected. Show less

Children. Eleven-year-old Penny has a lot going on. Her best friend is moving away, she’s having cystic fibrosis flare-ups, and a dolphin just mysteriousl...Show more Children. Eleven-year-old Penny has a lot going on. Her best friend is moving away, she’s having cystic fibrosis flare-ups, and a dolphin just mysteriously appeared in the creek near her house. When a school assignment asks her to define herself, she learns more about herself than she ever expected. Show less

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Obioma Plays Football

Obioma Plays Football

by Unigwe, Chika

Book - 2023

Children. Obioma is a football star, but when her family moves to a big city she becomes just “the girl with the wheelchair”. When Ayana asks Obioma to play, she’s ready to show the whole school her football skills. Children. Obioma is a football star, but when her family moves to a big city she becomes just “the girl with the wheelchair”. When Ayana asks Obioma to play, she’s ready to show the whole school her football skills. Show less

Children. Obioma is a football star, but when her family moves to a big city she becomes just “the girl with the wheelchair”. When Ayana asks Obioma to play, she’s ready to show the whole school her football skills. Children. Obioma is a football star, but when her family moves to a big city she becomes just “the girl with the wheelchair”. When Ayana asks Obioma to play, she’s ready to show the whole school her football skills. Show less

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Second Chance Summer

Second Chance Summer

by Kapit, Sarah

Book - 2023

Children. When Maddie, who has dyspraxia, gets dropped off at theater camp, she discovers she is sharing a bunk with her former bestie Chloe. With a whole summer together, can the two piece their friendship back together? Children. When Maddie, who has dyspraxia, gets dropped off at theater camp, she discovers she is sharing a bunk with her former bestie Chloe. With a whole summer together, can the two piece their friendship back together? Show less

Children. When Maddie, who has dyspraxia, gets dropped off at theater camp, she discovers she is sharing a bunk with her former bestie Chloe. With a whole summer together, can the two piece their friendship back together? Children. When Maddie, who has dyspraxia, gets dropped off at theater camp, she discovers she is sharing a bunk with her former bestie Chloe. With a whole summer together, can the two piece their friendship back together? Show less

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Soon, your Hands

Soon, your Hands

by Stutzman, Jonathan

Book - 2023

Children. An intergenerational story of different ways families live and communicate with each other. With her caregivers by her side, a little girl who wears hearing aids and uses sign language learns, explores, and grows. Children. An intergenerational story of different ways families live and communicate with each other. With her caregivers by her side, a little girl who wears hearing aids and uses sign language learns, explores, and grows. Show less

Children. An intergenerational story of different ways families live and communicate with each other. With her caregivers by her side, a little girl who wears hearing aids and uses sign language learns, explores, and grows. Children. An intergenerational story of different ways families live and communicate with each other. With her caregivers by her side, a little girl who wears hearing aids and uses sign language learns, explores, and grows. Show less

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Vision

Vision

My Story of Strength

by Perez, Precious

Book - 2023

Children. Precious was born blind, but that did not stop her love of singing! When her high school music teacher advocates for her talent, Precious starts...Show more Children. Precious was born blind, but that did not stop her love of singing! When her high school music teacher advocates for her talent, Precious starts to focus on the strength of her disability and achieves her dream of attending Berklee College of Music. Show less

Children. Precious was born blind, but that did not stop her love of singing! When her high school music teacher advocates for her talent, Precious starts...Show more Children. Precious was born blind, but that did not stop her love of singing! When her high school music teacher advocates for her talent, Precious starts to focus on the strength of her disability and achieves her dream of attending Berklee College of Music. Show less

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What Happened to You?

What Happened to You?

by Catchpole, James

Book - 2023

A young boy trying to play pirates at the playground keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg. As he gets more and more fed up, the other kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. A young boy trying to play pirates at the playground keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg. As he gets more and more fed up, the other kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. Show less

A young boy trying to play pirates at the playground keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg. As he gets more and more fed up, the other kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. A young boy trying to play pirates at the playground keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg. As he gets more and more fed up, the other kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. Show less

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The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet

The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet

by Arlow, Jake Maia

Book - 2023

Children. When seventh grader Al is diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, it looks like her life is going down the toilet. Luckily, she joins a support group, where she discovers community and a budding new crush on a girl named Mina. Children. When seventh grader Al is diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, it looks like her life is going down the toilet. Luckily, she joins a support group, where she discovers community and a budding new crush on a girl named Mina. Show less

Children. When seventh grader Al is diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, it looks like her life is going down the toilet. Luckily, she joins a support group, where she discovers community and a budding new crush on a girl named Mina. Children. When seventh grader Al is diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, it looks like her life is going down the toilet. Luckily, she joins a support group, where she discovers community and a budding new crush on a girl named Mina. Show less

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Brooms

Brooms

by Walls, Jasmine

Graphic Novel - 2023

Teen. A group of marginalized teens in 1930s Mississippi join an illegal broom-racing team to earn money to move west, where magic isn’t forbidden. Teen. A group of marginalized teens in 1930s Mississippi join an illegal broom-racing team to earn money to move west, where magic isn’t forbidden. Show less

Teen. A group of marginalized teens in 1930s Mississippi join an illegal broom-racing team to earn money to move west, where magic isn’t forbidden. Teen. A group of marginalized teens in 1930s Mississippi join an illegal broom-racing team to earn money to move west, where magic isn’t forbidden. Show less

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Every Time You Go Away

Every Time You Go Away

by Johnson, Abigail

Book - 2023

Teen. In the years since they last saw each other, Rebecca lost a parent and the use of her legs while Ethan became his mom’s caretaker. When the childhood crushes reconnect, they’ll learn whether grief can bring them closer together. Teen. In the years since they last saw each other, Rebecca lost a parent and the use of her legs while Ethan became his mom’s caretaker. When the childhood crushes reconnect, they’ll learn whether grief can bring them closer together. Show less

Teen. In the years since they last saw each other, Rebecca lost a parent and the use of her legs while Ethan became his mom’s caretaker. When the childhood crushes reconnect, they’ll learn whether grief can bring them closer together. Teen. In the years since they last saw each other, Rebecca lost a parent and the use of her legs while Ethan became his mom’s caretaker. When the childhood crushes reconnect, they’ll learn whether grief can bring them closer together. Show less

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Freya Harte Is Not A Puzzle

Freya Harte Is Not A Puzzle

by Collins, Méabh

Book - 2023

Teen. Freya isn’t surprised to learn she’s autistic, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. The more she tries to fit in, the more tired she gets of pretending. Teen. Freya isn’t surprised to learn she’s autistic, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. The more she tries to fit in, the more tired she gets of pretending. Show less

Teen. Freya isn’t surprised to learn she’s autistic, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. The more she tries to fit in, the more tired she gets of pretending. Teen. Freya isn’t surprised to learn she’s autistic, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. The more she tries to fit in, the more tired she gets of pretending. Show less

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Give Me A Sign

Give Me A Sign

by Sortino, Anna

Book - 2023

Teen. Lilah, a teen who uses hearing aids, is excited to find community at a summer camp for Deaf and Blind people. When a fellow counselor offers to help her brush up on ASL, she quickly finds herself falling for him. Teen. Lilah, a teen who uses hearing aids, is excited to find community at a summer camp for Deaf and Blind people. When a fellow counselor offers to help her brush up on ASL, she quickly finds herself falling for him. Show less

Teen. Lilah, a teen who uses hearing aids, is excited to find community at a summer camp for Deaf and Blind people. When a fellow counselor offers to help her brush up on ASL, she quickly finds herself falling for him. Teen. Lilah, a teen who uses hearing aids, is excited to find community at a summer camp for Deaf and Blind people. When a fellow counselor offers to help her brush up on ASL, she quickly finds herself falling for him. Show less

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Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

by Hibbert, Talia

Book - 2023

Teen. When Bradley, a high school football player with OCD, is paired with his ex-best friend Celine at an outdoor survival course, their messy history and academic rivalry starts turning into chemistry. Teen. When Bradley, a high school football player with OCD, is paired with his ex-best friend Celine at an outdoor survival course, their messy history and academic rivalry starts turning into chemistry. Show less

Teen. When Bradley, a high school football player with OCD, is paired with his ex-best friend Celine at an outdoor survival course, their messy history and academic rivalry starts turning into chemistry. Teen. When Bradley, a high school football player with OCD, is paired with his ex-best friend Celine at an outdoor survival course, their messy history and academic rivalry starts turning into chemistry. Show less

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If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

by St. Jude, Jen

Book - 2023

Teen. After hearing that an asteroid will destroy the earth in a week, a suicidal teen reconnects with friends and even starts falling in love. Teen. After hearing that an asteroid will destroy the earth in a week, a suicidal teen reconnects with friends and even starts falling in love. Show less

Teen. After hearing that an asteroid will destroy the earth in a week, a suicidal teen reconnects with friends and even starts falling in love. Teen. After hearing that an asteroid will destroy the earth in a week, a suicidal teen reconnects with friends and even starts falling in love. Show less

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Love Letters for Joy

Love Letters for Joy

by See, Melissa

Book - 2023

Teen. While Joy, who has cerebral palsy, works to become her school’s first disabled valedictorian, all her friends are pairing up. After writing to an an...Show more Teen. While Joy, who has cerebral palsy, works to become her school’s first disabled valedictorian, all her friends are pairing up. After writing to an anonymous advice column about her fear of dating while asexual, she begins to fall for the last person she expects. Show less

Teen. While Joy, who has cerebral palsy, works to become her school’s first disabled valedictorian, all her friends are pairing up. After writing to an an...Show more Teen. While Joy, who has cerebral palsy, works to become her school’s first disabled valedictorian, all her friends are pairing up. After writing to an anonymous advice column about her fear of dating while asexual, she begins to fall for the last person she expects. Show less

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The Making of Yolanda La Bruja

The Making of Yolanda La Bruja

by Avila, Lorraine

Book - 2023

Teen. Yolanda Alvarez’s initiation into her family’s traditional religion begins with concerning visions of the new kid at school planning violence. While...Show more Teen. Yolanda Alvarez’s initiation into her family’s traditional religion begins with concerning visions of the new kid at school planning violence. While she uses a cochlear implant to hear, it’s the people around her who won’t listen when she warns them of danger. Show less

Teen. Yolanda Alvarez’s initiation into her family’s traditional religion begins with concerning visions of the new kid at school planning violence. While...Show more Teen. Yolanda Alvarez’s initiation into her family’s traditional religion begins with concerning visions of the new kid at school planning violence. While she uses a cochlear implant to hear, it’s the people around her who won’t listen when she warns them of danger. Show less

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One in A Million

One in A Million

by Lordon, Claire

Graphic Novel - 2023

Teen. After developing mysterious symptoms such as headaches and constant fatigue, Claire finds herself in and out of doctor’s offices, MRI machines, and ...Show more Teen. After developing mysterious symptoms such as headaches and constant fatigue, Claire finds herself in and out of doctor’s offices, MRI machines, and surgery rooms. This true story examines the medical and mental trauma of uncovering a chronic illness along with the desire to be a "normal" teenager. Show less

Teen. After developing mysterious symptoms such as headaches and constant fatigue, Claire finds herself in and out of doctor’s offices, MRI machines, and ...Show more Teen. After developing mysterious symptoms such as headaches and constant fatigue, Claire finds herself in and out of doctor’s offices, MRI machines, and surgery rooms. This true story examines the medical and mental trauma of uncovering a chronic illness along with the desire to be a "normal" teenager. Show less

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The Secret Summer Promise

The Secret Summer Promise

by Brown, Keah

Book - 2023

Teen. After spending her last summer recovering from surgery for her cerebral palsy, aspiring artist Andrea is determined to make this summer the best one yet, but things grow complicated when she realizes that she's in love with her best friend. Teen. After spending her last summer recovering from surgery for her cerebral palsy, aspiring artist Andrea is determined to make this summer the best one yet, but things grow complicated when she realizes that she's in love with her best friend. Show less

Teen. After spending her last summer recovering from surgery for her cerebral palsy, aspiring artist Andrea is determined to make this summer the best one yet, but things grow complicated when she realizes that she's in love with her best friend. Teen. After spending her last summer recovering from surgery for her cerebral palsy, aspiring artist Andrea is determined to make this summer the best one yet, but things grow complicated when she realizes that she's in love with her best friend. Show less

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