This holiday season, New Jersey families looking for children’s books will find many choices that feature disability as part ...

When it comes to disability representation in children’s literature, historically, books have been authored by non-disabled people and for non-disabled people, according to award-winning author ...

Several new children’s books are claiming honors alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals for featuring storylines focused on the experiences of those with disabilities. The American Library ...

Empowering Stories: How the "I Got a New" book series teaches kids about disabilities and inclusion Educator and author Dr. Dana Walker created a children's book series to help kids see differences as ...

Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American ...

Lurie Children’s debuted its first-ever ‘Disability Library’ at its Lincoln Park outpatient center. The library aims to reflect the experiences of children with disabilities and foster understanding.

In an Instagram post, author Jonathan Merritt said writing a children’s book on diversity and inclusion, called “My Guncle and Me” was “risky,” but he has been surprised by the positive reception he’s ...

Young children also learn from watching each other, and parents worry denying students with disabilities this chance can have lasting damage on them academically and emotionally. Worldwide, inclusion ...

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Growing up, I was always taught to be inclusive to everyone, especially my classmates who I would see every day. My godbrother has autism, and being inclusive has always been important to me because I ...

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Terri Joyce of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, believed that her son belonged in a kindergarten classroom that included students with and without disabilities. The year before, as a 4-year-old, he happily ...