Our Favorite Inclusive Books for Kids & TEENS

Representation matters—especially for kids with disabilities. Stories that reflect their experiences, challenges, and strengths help build self-esteem, empathy, and understanding.

Whether you're raising a child with a disability or want to help your kids better understand and embrace differences, these are some of our favorite inclusive books that center disability in thoughtful, empowering, and joyful ways. They're great reads for any bookshelf—and every child.

What are your must-reads? Let us know!


FOR KIDS

We Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights 

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler and Janine Leffler

 

Fighting for YES! 

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

 

All the Way to the Top

by Annette Bay Pimentel


FOR TWEENS/TEENS

Out of My Mind 

by Sharon M. Draper

 

Rolling Warrior 

by Judy Heumann and Kristen Joiner


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