School Library Journal’s Post

We don't talk about what we’re reading, watching or listening to enough (beyond the linkedin posts we have thoughts about). So I'll start #WhatImReading Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement By Ashley Shew #Audiobooks #Accessibility #Disability #Ableism #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleDesign

I highly recommend this book! She speaks my thoughts and some of my experiences.

The final blog on my year in reading features the book's I've consumed that are related to disability, are written by an author with a disability or feature characters with disabilities. This is because we all like to see ourselves represented in the books we engage with and, as a largely marginlised community, I sometimes struggle to find books like these. I hope you may enjoy reading some books you might not usually pick up, so you can learn a little more about the lived experience of a person with a disability #Fiction #NonFiction #Reading #Books #AmReading #DisabilityRepresentation #Inclusion https://lnkd.in/d_dzXiih

Some books to read!:

These books are not just stories; they are crucial windows into diverse experiences, promoting understanding and empathy. It's a step forward in inclusive storytelling and representation in children's literature! Kudos to the authors, illustrators, and publishers for their exceptional work! #ChildrensLiterature #InclusiveStorytelling #SchneiderFamilyBookAwards #DiversityInBooks #AutismAwareness https://lnkd.in/ek9ri_ks

For my fellow writers and communications professionals: As both a writer and the former board president of the Spina Association of Kentucky, I highly recommend this NBCU Academy article that offers some great insights and tips when writing about people with disabilities. #writing #communications #writingtips #disabilityawareness

It's that time of year, when the kids are going #BackToSchool🎒🍏✏️ (some starting school for the first time!) and we have some picture book recommendations for parents and teachers looking for reading material on diversity and inclusion 📗📘📙 When looking for a good book on diversity and inclusion, it's always good to get a bit of insight from people with lived experience. The following books have all been reviewed by young people with disability. You can read their reviews, and find out where to source the books here: https://lnkd.in/gp4AZau2 ✨ Recommendation #1: Our Class is a Family by Shannon Oslen "[R]hyming couplets and well-illustrated drawings that are funny and engaging for younger children." Ethan gives this book 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ Recommendation #2: The Wild Guide to Starting School by Laura Bunting "I liked this book the best because it had lots of funny parts." Lily gives this book 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ Recommendation #3: Next Door's Dog Goes to School by Gina Dawson "My favourite part [is] learning and understanding how everyone is different and needs help in various ways." Jessica gives this book 5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ Recommendation #4: Starting School by Jane Goodwin "It ignores how stressful the first day can be and only focuses on the good." Aliyah gives this book 4/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #BackToSchool #Inclusion #Diversity #Disability [ID: Photograph of a woman with a long ponytail showing a young child in a yellow dress a picture book. There is a wheelchair in the background, a graphic of a row of books to the right, the CYDA logo below, and the title reads: "Look! It's me! Children's picture books about diversity and inclusion, reviewed by young people with disability."]

Dive into the pages of a book and watch your world expand. 📚✨ Books aren't just stories; they're gateways to understanding, growth, and endless possibilities. To see more click on: https://lnkd.in/gTcJgFNJ

Global Accessibility Awareness Day came into being with a vision to kindle conversations, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. https://buff.ly/3y6tshF #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #Accessibility #A11y

In her book "Against Technoableism," Ashley Shew explores the intricate and sometimes sinister relationship between technology and disability and how it impacts you and me every day. Here are my key impressions and takeways. https://lnkd.in/e6GK-SpS