Disabilities + Neurodivergence

Join Melody in this empowering sequel to Out of My Mind as she faces her fears and follows her passion at summer camp for differently-abled kids.

Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, finds solace and belonging in his love for plants. A heartwarming story about embracing uniqueness and finding joy in what makes us different.

A delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences for a sweet child on the autism spectrum on Field Trip Day.

How We Play celebrates the power of play with inclusive images of kids exploring, creating, and caring. Discussion questions included for all ages.

A Schneider Family Book Award-winning series based on the picture book A Friend for Henry. Join Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of school in this reassuringly funny read for all kids starting or continuing in school. Perfect for newly independent readers and children on the autism spectrum.

Winner of a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor! Heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent 13-year-old navigating friendships and self-discovery on a school trip.

Disability rights activist Alice Wong presents a powerful anthology of essays by disabled authors, shedding light on the underrepresented experiences of individuals living with disabilities in society. Celebrating and documenting disability culture, this collection challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions and offers a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience.

Celebrating joy and community, Authentic Selves showcases the lives and stories of trans and nonbinary individuals and their families in stunning photos and personal accounts.

Jina B. Kim explores crip-of-color critique in feminist and queer-of-color literature post-1996 welfare reform, focusing on dependency and care.

Join SPUD as Callie, with her new hearing aids that allow her to talk to a bird, teams up with her friend to catch a thief in a thrilling new mystery series.

Bo sneaks into Callie's bag on a school trip to the Tower of London, causing chaos. They must keep him a secret as they solve a theft in this funny book.

Cut Loose! by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz is an inspiring story about Nat, the New Kid in a Wheelchair, who navigates friendships and dreams of making it big on Broadway.

A groundbreaking essay collection challenging our understanding of illness and care, urging us to rethink how we view disability and revolutionize our approach to self-care and community support.

Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie, polar opposites, must learn to work together to save their school's robotics program in this LGBTQ+ inclusive STEM story.

Wil reluctantly attends baseball camp instead of theater camp, bonding with Taylor over masculinity, family, and finding themselves.

Inclusive picture book celebrating families at play, featuring members with disabilities. Empowering refrain and guidance for discussing and understanding disabilities.

2022 NYPL Best Book for Kids! Abdul struggles with writing but learns it's okay to make mistakes in this encouraging picture book about storytelling.

Nerdy high schooler Daniel embraces his main-character energy in this heart-healing ode to movie tropes, meet-cutes, and LGBTQ+ love.

Empowering guide for awesome autistic trans teens by Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose. Learn how to navigate the world authentically and with pride!

A heartwarming tale for STEAM, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent readers. Join Maggie as she navigates first crushes and big decisions in this charming novel.

Chad Lucas’s Let the Monster Out: a gripping middle-grade mystery about facing fears in a strange town, perfect for fans of Stranger Things.

A novel about a boy with ADHD investigating a mysterious event with his friend, uncovering secrets in a small town. Friendship, responsibility, and hidden truths.

A funny and empowering picture book about a disabled child named Joe who chooses not to answer intrusive questions from other kids on the playground.

Celebrate diversity and ability with beautiful photos of kids with disabilities in ON-THE-GO. Part of the We Are Little Feminists series.