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Interview on Accessible Media inc. Canada

Director of Disability Book Week, Lindsey Larsen, discusses the rapid growth of the international movement, and how visibility and vulnerability lay the groundwork for effective advocacy.

Disability Book Week in the Media

A light skinned woman with brown hair sitting next to a children's book and photo of a young woman.

Teacher Kasie Podcast

DBW Volunteer and Author, Cindy Boudreaux, discusses the impact of children's literature on inclusion, how bravery can lead to friendship, and why it’s essential to look beyond first impressions. 

Mayor and seven city council members are presenting a Proclamation.

Mayor Issues Proclamation

 

Mayor Cohen Barnes has issued a proclamation recognizing this week as Disability Book Week in the City of DeKalb, IL. The proclamation was accepted by Disability Book Week Director, Lindsey Larsen.

The Need For Disability-Inclusive Literature

The Need For Disability-Inclusive Literature

Incoming Director of DBW, Lindsey Larsen, discusses broadening the availability of disability-inclusive books through community outreach initiatives. Listen to the Podcast HERE!

Click2Houston News Article

Click2Houston News Article

The Need For Disability-Inclusive Literature

Reporter Brittany Taylor introduces Disability Book Week to Houston after Mayor Sylvester Turner and Governor Greg Abbott sign proclamations

Global Genes Podcast

Click2Houston News Article

Coppell Gazette Article

On RareCast, the Global Genes podcast, Panelist Brianna TenBrink discusses how to use books to promote inclusion in literature 

Coppell Gazette Article

Click2Houston News Article

Coppell Gazette Article

The Coppell Gazette reports on the Cozby Library joining the Disability Book Week movement after their city's proclamation was signed

Michigan Proclamation

Michigan Proclamation

Michigan has been one of the several states that has approved a proclamation declaring April 23-29 Disability Book Week. Find the full text by clicking the proclamation

Mayor Visit

Michigan Proclamation

Mayor Anzevino visited McDowell Elementary School's festival and book fair in Hudson, Ohio to help celebrate Disability Book Week

TCDD Article

The Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities joins in the Disability Book Week movement and shares resources for individuals with disabilities

EMPOWER Podcast

Sensitivity Readers Mollie Tinnen, Brittanie Sutton, Haley Bradshaw, and Patty DeDurr discuss Disability Book Week and their thoughts on the importance of disability inclusion in literature.

List of Favorite Reads

Obsessed With Learning, a blog for teachers and educators, lists several of their favorite inclusive books, and encourages readers to expand their libraries with diverse stories.

Teen Fairy Tale Blog

Author and Dyslexia self-advocate Alesha Adamson wrote a blog that includes a list of Young Adult books that are fairy tale retellings in which a character has some form of disability.

Disability Book Week Superstar Author Interviews

Mike Steele

Mike Steele is an elementary school librarian and children’s playwright with eight plays published and licensed for production. "Not Lucille" is his debut middle-grade novel. In his spare time, he likes to attend musicals, create mixed-media artwork, and win prizes from claw machines. He lives at the Jersey Shore with his tabby cats, Karen and Sox. If you spot him in the wild, he usually has a bubble tea in one of his hands. www.mikesteeleonline.com @msteelewrites 

Cindy Boudreaux

Cindy Boudreaux, originally from Bradenton, FL, is a long-time resident of Aiken County (SC)  along with her husband, Ray, of 33 years. Cindy is a nationally board-certified and licensed occupational therapy assistant specializing in pediatrics. Additionally, she is the National Special Needs Coordinator for the Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, where she has volunteered for the last 30 years.


Possibilities was written to give her daughter, Alyson, a voice, with the hope of facilitating acceptance, awareness, and inclusion.  The proceeds of each book will benefit the national organization represented by the special needs featured. 

 https://beignetsbythebeach.com/  @possibilitiesbook


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