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Ruby the Rambunctious
by Jose Carlos Andres
When Ruby is told she has a disability, her parents start treating her very differently. They never tell her off, even when she behaves badly. Ruby just wants to be treated the same as her two brothers.
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Too much! : An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutierrez"Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutierrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Joined by Angel Chang's beautiful illustrations, young readers will learn that it's OK if some days are too much"
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A Day With No Words
by Tiffany Hammond
Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others
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Mighty Mara
by Carina Ho
Despite her bland town's growing discouragement and heckling, vibrant and upbeat Mara, an aspiring dancer who won't let her disability stop her??—??or anyone else for that matter??—??shines during her school talent show.
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A Little Like Magic
by Sarah Kurpiel
In this breathtaking story of finding inspiration in art and natural beauty, a young girl reluctantly agrees to attend an ice festival where she sees sparkling, glorious sculptures that feel like magic, resulting in a special surprise that stays with her long after the ice melts.
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Outside Amelia's Window
by Caroline Nastro
"Amelia is a shy little girl with a big imagination. After an injury, she finds solace in stories--fairy tales about faraway lands and magical creatures. When two children move in next door, Amelia wonders: Can she play with them? Can she be as brave as the heroines in the stories she reads? With the help of a little bird outside her window, Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair...where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window"
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Dentist Day
by C. L. Reid
At first Emma, who is deaf and uses sign language to communicate, is worried about her dentist appointment, but the dental hygienist and dentist talk to her and help her relax. Includes an ASL fingerspelling chart and sign language guide
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Ninja Nate
by Markette Sheppard
Adopting a ninja alter ego to cope with a new disability, Nathaniel, aka Ninja Nate, wears his costume to hide his robotic leg and learns that he can be part boy, part robot, and all Nathaniel.
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Just Ask! : Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world's diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden.
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Listen : How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
by Shannon Stocker
This inspiring biography tells the story of musically gifted Evelyn Glennie, who lost her hearing as a young girl and was told she could never be a musician until she proved everyone wrong by listening in a way others didn't.
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Aven Green Soccer Machine
by Dusti Bowling
When her friend Sujata joins the team, third-grade soccer star Aven Green learns the importance of being a team player after several false starts and sharing the spotlight.
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One-Third Nerd
by Gennifer Choldenko
Ten-year-old Liam and his two younger sisters, precocious third-grader Dakota and second-grader Izzy, who has Down syndrome, face the possibility of losing their beloved dog, Cupcake, who keeps urinating on their apartment's carpet
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Out Of My Dreams
by Sharon M. Draper
Chosen to be a U.S. spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities, Melody arrives in London where she meets like-minded kids who want to make the world more equal, no matter the unusual challenges they face, and hopes her words can make an impact.
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The Inventor 1 : The Dangerous Discovery
by Lars Henrik Eriksen
"Discover the vibrant island of Mata-Mata with long-time residents Cobalt Cogg and his grandfather, Alfred. Cobalt wants to grow up to be like his grandpa - an inventor! But when he and his friend, Linnea, get into an accident with one of Alfred's inventions, all hopes for creating seem lost. Can Cobalt recover and move forward with his friends and family? Plus: learn about Alpha-Energy and all the ways it can help! And is there something more to this mysterious energy source? Process all this and grief,joy, health, and creativity, in this fantastical coming-of-age graphic novel"
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Hazel Has Her Hands Full
by Nathan Fairbairn
Hazel wants to cat-sit during the summer but her friends on the PAWS team are busy so Hazel has to do it herself, but when disaster strikes, Hazel must hold it together and prove she can handle what comes her way.
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Butt Sandwich & Tree
by Wesley King
Accused of stealing a priceless necklace, 11-year-old Green, who is on the autism spectrum, works with his brother to find the necklace and, along the way, learns to appreciate their differences—and the things that bring them together. 30,000 first printing.
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Deer Run Home
by Ann Clare LeZotte
Moving into her father's trailer after an incident at her mom's house, Effie, who is deaf, gets tired of him stomping, pointing and making thoughtless jokes to communicate with her and wonders if telling the terrible secret she carries is the only way out. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hummingbird
by Natalie Lloyd
Twelve-year-old Olive, who is seen as“fragile” due to brittle bone disease, searches for a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that could possibly make her most desperate, secret wish come true.
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Aniana del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne Mâendez
"Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the day Ani's stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her. What follows is the journey of a girl who must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and become the young woman she is meant to be"
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The Lumbering Giants Of Windy Pines
by Mo Netz
While staying in the strange town of Slumbering Giant and discovering her missing mother is actually a demon slayer, 11-year-old Jerry ventures into the forbidden woods in her trusty wheelchair to unravel the truth about the town to save her mom.
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Splinter & Ash
by Marieke Nijkamp
When she is abducted in an attempt to overthrow her mother, the queen, Princess Adelisa (aka Ash) and her squire?—?and best friend?—?Splinter use sharp daggers and even sharper wits to escape?—?and only together will they be able to find their way home.
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The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn
by Sally J. Pla
Follows thirteen-year-old neurodivergent Maudie during an eventful summer in California with her father, where she struggles with whether to share a terrible secret about life with her mom and stepdad
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Shiny Misfits
by Maysoon Zayid
"When her classmate and crush steals her spotlight after she wins the school talent show, Bay Ann, reduced to her disability and her talent ignored, vows to do everything in her power to beat him at his own attention-seeking game, which backfires spectacularly.
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