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Published: August 1, 2023
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
Song in the City
Song in the City
On the way to church with her grandmother, Emmalene hears the sounds of the city as music, but Grandma Jean doesn’t notice the song until Emmalene helps her.
Middle Grade
Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
Twelve-year-old Aniana, a Dominican American girl who must keep her love of swimming a secret from her mother, is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis, and is forced to reimagine her future.
Young Adult
Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today
Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today
Essays that offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life’s ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy.
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