people with disabilities

"Depicts young teen Ricky Bloom's struggles with her recent chronic illness diagnosis, which comes amid family upheaval and challenges at school"--Provided by publisher.

"Come visit our houses, come over and play! If we're kind to each other we'll have a great day. Let's all do our best to include everyone. We are all different but that's what's so fun! This . . . rhyming story explores the home lives of various children and parents who are Deaf or disabled"--Back cover.

Once-popular Rob and overachiever Maegan, both dealing with serious family issues, quickly form a bond that is threatened when Rob confides plans to repair damage his father caused.

Eight-year-old Aven Green is despondent when she does not master the piano in one day, but with new inspiration from guitarist Mr. Tom, who is armless like her, along with a special gift from her great-grandma, Aven learns she does not need to be perfect to perform.

"Amelia is a shy little girl with a big imagination. After an injury, she finds solace in stories--fairy tales about faraway lands and magical creatures. When two children move in next door, Amelia wonders: Can she play with them? Can she be as brave as the heroines in the stories she reads? With the help of a little bird outside her window, Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair...where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton, and how she returned to surfing after a shark attack.

Twelve-and-a-half year old Emelyn Ethrige lives with her father in South Carolina, dreams of wheelchair motocross, and makes custom chair bags trying to earn enough money to buy a serious set of wheels. She has been in a wheelchair all her life, and is just fine getting around without help, but it seems that since her mother was killed in an accident everyone have started treating her differently: urging caution and trying to "help" and for an independently-minded girl who loves speed and big air tricks it is frustrating--so Emelyn and her best friends come up with a plan to change their minds.

Ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers a disabled cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

"Explores the historic landmark legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications today"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how to be an ally and advocate, and how to be inclusive in everyday life"--Provided by publisher.