Get Ready! Disability Book Week is April 19-25, 2026!
Educator Resources:
Do you want to share a children's book with a large group? Do you need supplemental materials to build a lesson plan? Scroll down to find authors who present in your area, YouTube read-alouds, coloring pages, posters, and additional educator resources to help enhance learning!
Children's Book Inspirational Quotes
Hang up to 17 inspirational quote posters around you school, library, or on a bulletin board to honor and celebrate disability-inclusive literature during Disability Book Week, April 19-25, 2026!
Author Readings / Assemblies
Karen Autio: British Columbia, Canada
Karen provides classroom readings in Canada and virtual author visits anywhere.
In her interactive author presentations to students about inclusion and accessibility, she share the inspiration and research behind her books using props and PowerPoint. She also does a reading, talk about her writing journey and process, and give students the opportunity to ask questions.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
Lindsey Larsen, OTD, OTR/L: Illinois, USA
Lindsey provides classroom readings in northern Illinois and virtual author visits anywhere.
Lindsey uses her book, her professional expertise as an occupational therapist, and her lived experience as a parent of a disabled and autistic child to engage elementary school students in meaningful learning about disabilities and inclusion. Her presentation includes an open discussion about various disabilities and medical conditions, hands-on interaction with assistive technologies and sensory equipment, and opportunities for students to ask thoughtful questions in a supportive environment.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
Naomi Milliner: Maryland, USA
Naomi provides readings, assemblies, and parent presentations anywhere in the U.S.
Naomi presents her book, SUPER JAKE, and shares the story behind Jake himself. Using a PowerPoint presentation, she reads excerpts from the book, reflects on her experiences raising Jake, and offers personal insights into their journey together. She also introduces some of the toys and technologies they used to work, learn, and play, helping students better understand both Jake’s world and the importance of inclusion.
For more information, email Naomi!
Mike Steele: New Jersey, USA
Mike provides classroom readings and assemblies frequently in New Jersey, New York City, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Contact Mike to discuss other regions.
Mike tailors his presentations to meet the needs of any school or class. Topics for presentation include his process for drafting a story, creating three-dimensional characters, and playwriting vs. narrative stories.
For more information, email Mike!
Katie Petruzziello: New York, USA
Katie provides in-person classroom readings and assemblies in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and provides virtual presentations anywhere.
Through engaging story readings, Q&A, and personal storytelling, her author visits introduce students to Mighty Mila (featuring an imaginative, unstoppable deaf main character) while sparking conversations about self-confidence, inclusion, hearing differences, and dreaming big. She offers several presentation options tailored for pre-K through high school, sharing her family’s hearing journey and the creative process behind the books, to encourage students to embrace their passions and believe in what’s possible.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
Cindy Boudreaux: South Carolina, USA
Cindy provides classroom readings and assemblies in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Her book, Possibilities, was inspired by her late daughter to help others realize we may have more in common than different. It also encourages the reader to be brave, and who they were created to be. During assemblies, she reminds children that we are like puzzle pieces- all with unique shape and purpose. But, if we connect our differences, we create a beautiful image.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
Julia Erman: Tennessee, USA
Julia provides classroom readings and assemblies to any state, by request.
During the assembly, students will be inspired to view their own challenges—and those of others—as gifts. Through powerful storytelling, they'll come to understand that we are all created differently on purpose, and that each of us carries a unique superpower waiting to be discovered.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
Megan Craft, M.S., CCC-SLP: Texas, USA
Megan provides in-person author visits to schools, libraries, and clinics in the Houston area. She also offers virtual author visits anywhere.
Megan’s presentations focus on disability inclusion and/or the writing process. The audience typically selects one or two of her books for her to read aloud, creating opportunities for active class engagement and discussion throughout the session. Each presentation concludes with a dedicated time for reflection, discussion, and questions.
For more information, visit her website here or email her!
YouTube Read Alouds
Inclusion / Multiple Disabilities
- Dogfish the Gift of inclusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aBjvjy_lS8
- Meeting Exceptional Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ860JSYX6E
- Every Body is a Rainbow https://youtu.be/GXrA_sQ9eqU
- We Move Together https://youtu.be/B9vQYT4dCsc
- Tag You’re It! https://youtu.be/HkzVs7Qj4cM
- Just Ask https://youtu.be/q4sGcaA6bFk
- It’s Okay to Be Different https://youtu.be/C1iXrIeoC6c
- Dancing with Daddy https://youtu.be/vVlFtMOE9N8
- The World Needs More Purple People https://youtu.be/LviYLYVRScw
- You Are Enough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7RZvbZrXX4
- Authentically Addie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Crk0_oaNyk
- A Kids Book About Disability https://youtu.be/GpD5Pb0Q5y0
- In My Kehillah https://youtu.be/vBMTLlNGjvk
- The Way Champs Play https://youtu.be/fiBZV5jz3Zw
- The Beauty of Us All https://youtu.be/pE9aTpGB8Os
- Everyone Belongs https://youtu.be/ajd_XQ2sk2Q
- Sesame Street We're Different We're the Same and We're all Wonderful https://youtu.be/ajd_XQ2sk2Q
- I Can, Too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzsgf2sDips
- I’m Basically a Unicorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-4nDPSbD4
Physical Disability / Mobility Aid
- Ivy, The Very Determined Dog https://youtu.be/s2G2Pu4iDG4
- Ali and The Sea Stars https://youtu.be/ZXk0oF_UV3I
- Mighty Miss Maya: See It, Then Be It https://youtu.be/neke39yBlkE
- Gary’s Gigantic Dream https://youtu.be/a0-3Ku2bDPw
- Jessica’s Box https://youtu.be/Xr_vEzsV5dw
- Little People, Big Dreams Stephen Hawking https://youtu.be/3AznjWZ-INE
- Floss the Wobbly Flamingo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQMrgs33QG4
- Hello Goodbye Dog https://youtu.be/5uI5c0o5Y4o
- Maisy and Daisy Move House https://youtu.be/crhjyq36eG4
- Awesomely Emma https://youtu.be/92Ol1nVfBFM
- Mama Zooms https://youtu.be/KbnGAHikRAo
- The Butterfly Who Couldn’t Fly https://youtu.be/hdemau6ZIiI
- Recess Magic https://youtu.be/8s01MYeYdmM
- Yossi and Laibel On The Ball https://youtu.be/_f5eaQmGD10
- Some Kids Use Wheelchairs https://youtu.be/e1py6u0NNtA
- Just Because https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aRlZtRYoP8
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
- Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4BvmO0E3Q
- My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere With Me https://youtu.be/9Z72h9cKUPc
- Moses Goes to The Circus https://youtu.be/QnRmUYDyTnI
- Mighty Mila https://youtu.be/bcfTQqnq99Q
- Mighty Mila Dream Job https://youtu.be/w-O7pypoNn0?si=w7ARlVFn4dlBEiEk
- Tyler The Snake https://youtu.be/3UWxM_lFGgg
- Keep Your Ear on The Ball https://youtu.be/5zaTEF7gFM8
- Some Kids Are Deaf https://youtu.be/TDX6FTlYcBU?si=cvDgLGh-GJTo2Otl
- I am Helen Keller https://youtu.be/46K21xWW-OA?si=8XQ1UTpdMpLw1fZC
- Moses Goes to a Concert https://youtu.be/tw-gzHk4OOM
- Can Bears Ski https://youtu.be/DPwk3Qp7vBY?si=snt6GwtZDojeCy69
- I Deaf-initly Can! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8a_Z4NGb8o
Blind / Low Vision
- Tyler the Snake https://youtu.be/3UWxM_lFGgg
- I am Helen Keller https://youtu.be/46K21xWW-OA?si=8XQ1UTpdMpLw1fZC
- Some Kids are Blind https://youtu.be/bTBBkaGzfto
- My Three Friends and Me, Zulay https://youtu.be/ajSxXFY9g5E
- Bertie The Very Blind Bat https://youtu.be/hI9uECTfOTo
- Little People, Big Dreams Stevie Wonder https://youtu.be/kuMK2BvvQGk
Limb Difference / Prosthetic
- Emanuel’s Dream https://youtu.be/ZOH6_lcpTG0?si=hwaf_ipboVPBZNVo
- Rea’s First Day https://youtu.be/0JZ1tvm68SU
- You’re So Amazing https://youtu.be/Uo4kiL1NUQU
- When Charley Met Emma https://youtu.be/p3CPSh3JLfg?si=lTz995BOpgPsvQYm
- What Happened to You https://youtu.be/gFjjXfU8C_I?si=tp61SC05nY00fZ03
Autism / Sensory Differences
- A Friend for Henry https://youtu.be/k-LZSCeW-yY?si=bbBTYRFNyG6GbZvU
- Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference https://youtu.be/sSakMxodCHI?si=AUUIdYmy66A6fW5m
- Jo’s Special Gift https://youtu.be/8bNeVBMoGKo?si=wf7LUpVfCJe6wwCB
- Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap https://youtu.be/GRBbdEk9WQk?si=Q1E6_wgyTp8wr68e
- When My Brain is Messy https://youtu.be/9m6n3Pd36ts?si=vldySWnirSknA2Lo
- Let’s Talk! A Story of Autism and Friendship https://youtu.be/Up8aw0JrqCs?si=JBDHipfDcI1O8IBs
- When Things Get too Loud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5voA6NtdQI
- Margo Moose Summertime Sensations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFIzvApFNv4
- My Rainbow https://youtu.be/3MAiz9olE2U
- Earmuffs to the Moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwHv_EiVhDA
- Masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1qXtscjPWo
- I am Normal and So Are You https://youtu.be/o0rj5BHCbh8
- Around the World with Moby https://youtu.be/UeBWcSM3bxE
- Thank You Mr. Falker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoH1iBR40mA
- Into Justin’s World https://youtu.be/cYWs6F9CvIg
- All My Stripes https://youtu.be/5gaLxpifMcQ
- My Brother Charlie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qo7Df8G54A
- Flap Your Hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iykPe9AXDI
- Too Much! An Overwhelming Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iykPe9AXDI
- I am Odd, I am New https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2AV6ZoMIE
- A Day With No Words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr2MPy1Gg_8
- Too Sticky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkpBhkn7h0M
- Lily in the Snow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjheYuhD0iI
- Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes Calm my Jitters Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFvYSlqRKH4
- Bear and the Lost Tooth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plfukE8IA2o
- Aaron Slater Illustrator https://youtu.be/PIdwQVG0RvU
ADHD
- Zach Gets Frustrated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWNGtdZMwgU
- Mrs. Gorski I think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyFwQh_gA8M
- My Mouth is a Volcano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tokPIhgmm_U
- Natsumi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327CeEwMeW4
- Happy Dreamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edJHW-BsGnM
- My Whirling, Twirling Motor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1h5BiNvyaQ
- Later, Said Gator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQszNUwX7pY
- The Bee Who Buzzed Too Much https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZwKYOA2_Q
- This Kid Can Hyperfocus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJcrCC3aFgE
- The Princess Who Can’t Sit Still https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGoYbKkRju0
Learning Disabilities
- It’s Called Dyslexia http://youtube.com/watch?v=JNWdOZrG06I
- If You’re So Smart, Why Can’t You Spell Mississippi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l87vomqevmo
- A Walk in The Words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38ojBO2rNhI
- Tom’s Special Talent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP0JPtNUEh8
- My Second Year in Kindergarten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fMaFfzjoXw
- Brillant Bea https://youtu.be/T4HbtzyaBwI
Medical / Adaptive Equipment
- Some Kids Where Leg Braces https://youtu.be/T4HbtzyaBwI
- Hi Moriah https://youtu.be/9gGgd6f_bRM
- Margo & You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axVAcT8bnyA
- Daniel’s New Friend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcMzyQ70FKY
- Super Special Magic Shoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFMATJQNGIg
- Let’s Go Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O23lCe-dR4M
Speech / Communication
- I Talk Like a River https://youtu.be/wtrstKeS2so
- Sy & You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxIHFOpELbA
- Artie is Awesome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QkmYiPNa8
- Lucas The Lion Loves The Tiny Talker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUIHyDBS1Ww
- I Talk in Different Ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XVVCAGlVa8
- Inside Words, Outside Words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AxPK2fkNSM
- A Boy and a Jaguar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h40KKH-Okzo
- A Way With Words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iiv7xjbddWE
Skin Conditions
- Lia’s Kind Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FMKCh0IHeY
Rare or Genetic Conditions / Medical Conditions
- Eli Included https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FMKCh0IHeY
- Louie’s Together Playground https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n6KOglXn5k
- Hazelnut, It’s Time to Get Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00pfJ7k5F2A
- Princess Lily Gets Her Beads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAQU8uKXOy4
- Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair http://youtube.com/watch?v=3Uy9wSbAZiM
- Extra Special Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta4IMKtr6pw
- Stompin’ at the Savoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqXcnbzNIn0
- Our NICU Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFarnouHRc
- The Shivering Sunbeam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6NSOEH0fJE
- The Adventures of Bentley Hippo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AwD8eADGNk
- Joyfully Josie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPTUZd7zkJc
- Different: A Great Thing to Be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZa4ZcwbH5E
- Not So Different https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-WkcaeYQgQ
- 47 Strings: Tessa’s Special Code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5nHMaZGKIE
- My Body Beeps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eowqYk69JL4
Mental Health / Emotional Health
- The Big Worry Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTTqNfBNdHc
- Big Feelings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOhBvsCJxY
- I’m Just a Kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL2H5pK6qO8
- My Brother is Amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9bAZIHdP_o
- Some Days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpyY3bbKuC0
- We Find Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uzUeXg7tjA
- Just Because https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aRlZtRYoP8
Family Member with a Disability / Medical Condition
- My Brother is Amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9bAZIHdP_o
- Some Days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpyY3bbKuC0
- We Find Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uzUeXg7tjA
- Just Because https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aRlZtRYoP8
Service Animals
- Rescue and Jessica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2CL5PnXTck
- Alice Eloise’s Silver Linings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3L1T_WD9bs
Disability Rights / Advocacy
- All The Way to the Top https://youtu.be/FmM8Ns1DOb0
- Fighting For Yes! https://youtu.be/ECRR5HXCv8g
Holiday Inclusion
- ‘Twas My Type of Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2yTtlxyZ0
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