Oradell SEPAC

Parent Resources

Note: This is a list of children's and middle grade books that address disabilities. This list is by no means complete and is not endorsed by the Oradell SEPAC. Please note that these books have not been screened by the Oradell SEPAC and we encourage all parents to review them to make sure they are appropriate for their (and their child's) specific information needs.

Disabilities (Early Childhood / Picture Books and Early Readers)

Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability by Pat Thomas
Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark (Step Into Reading Series) by Johanna Hurwitz
It's Called Deafness (Live and Learn Series) by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
t's OK to Be Me (Live and Learn Series) by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Middle Grade / Chapter Books About Characters with Disabilities

Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R.J. Palacio
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
This Kid Can Fly: It's About Ability (Not Disability) by Aaron Philip
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Oradell SEPAC

Parent Resources

Disabilities (Early Childhood / Picture Books and Early Readers)

Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability by Pat Thomas

Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark (Step Into Reading Series) by Johanna Hurwitz

It's Called Deafness (Live and Learn Series) by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

t's OK to Be Me (Live and Learn Series) by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Middle Grade / Chapter Books About Characters with Disabilities

Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R.J. Palacio

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

This Kid Can Fly: It's About Ability (Not Disability) by Aaron Philip

Wonder by R.J. Palacio