Books for Disability Pride Month

By Coll Rowe | June 22 2026 | English Language ArtsSocial Studies & HistorySpecial Education

July is Disability Pride Month and we’re highlighting books that center disabled stories and creators.

Browse our collection here:

Elementary School

All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability
All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability
Jonathan Eden, Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison
9780593891483
Based on the research that race, gender, disability, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
$15.99 US
Jul 01, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Like a Charm
Like a Charm
Elle McNicoll
9780593649169

After the death of her grandfather, nuerodivergent tween Ramya uncovers a world of mystery and magic—and she’s the only one who can see it! From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.

$8.99 US
Oct 22, 2024
Paperback
320 Pages
Yearling
Wanda Hears the Stars
Wanda Hears the Stars
A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe
Wanda Díaz Merced, Rocio Arreola Mendoza, Amy S. Hansen
9781623544874
A nonfiction picture book biography of astrophysicist Wanda Díaz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars. This 2026 Schneider Family Book Award winner is an inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color and a riveting, intersectional STEM read for ages 6–9.
$18.99 US
Aug 19, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Charlesbridge
A Kids Book About Disability
A Kids Book About Disability
Kristine Napper
9780744085686
A clear explanation of what disabilities are and how to navigate conversations about them.
$19.99 US
Aug 01, 2023
Hardcover
72 Pages
DK Children
What Is American Sign Language?
What Is American Sign Language?
Gail Herman, Robert Squier, Who HQ
9798217049288
Learn about the history of American Sign Language, from its origins in older signed languages to its role in the education of deaf and hearing children today in this illustrated chapter book!
$7.99 US
May 12, 2026
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Ode to Grapefruit
Ode to Grapefruit
How James Earl Jones Found His Voice
Bryan Collier, Kari Lavelle
9780593372760

Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James–a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child . . . and ultimately found his voice through poetry.

A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

$19.99 US
Jul 30, 2024
Hardcover
48 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Wonderfully Wired Brains
Wonderfully Wired Brains
An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, Ruth Burrows
9780744074635
An informative and inclusive children’s guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent.
$17.99 US
May 30, 2023
Hardcover
96 Pages
DK Children
Tags: ,

Related articles

Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner, Jerrold Connors!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner, Jerrold Connors!
June 17 2026 | English Language Arts

Congratulations to Jerrold Connors, whose book Jim! Six True Stories About One Great Artist was the LGBTQ+ Children’s Book Award Winner. Author and illustrator James Marshall let kids in on the joke. He knew little kids were smart, and he didn’t talk down to them in his stories. He was right—kids loved his picture books. Decades

Read more
Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner, Jerrold Connors!

Congratulations to Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner, Jerrold Connors!

English Language Arts
Celebrating Juneteenth Book Covers: 9780744098877 A KIDS BOOK ABOUT JUNETEENTH (DK) 9780593619681 THE HISTORY OF WE (PYR) 9780593480601 GATHERING TABLE (RHCB) 9781662680311 THE DREAM BUILDERS BLUEPRINT (ASTRA)
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 9 2026 | English Language ArtsSocial Studies & History

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books. Browse our Juneteenth collections: FAMILY & CULTURE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING JOYFUL READS PICTURE

Read more
Celebrating Juneteenth Book Covers: 9780744098877 A KIDS BOOK ABOUT JUNETEENTH (DK) 9780593619681 THE HISTORY OF WE (PYR) 9780593480601 GATHERING TABLE (RHCB) 9781662680311 THE DREAM BUILDERS BLUEPRINT (ASTRA)

Celebrating Juneteenth

English Language ArtsSocial Studies & History