Disability Pride Month
Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice
Nineteen essays by activist and performance artist explore the politics and realities of disability justice, which she says can empower and transform sick and disabled queer, trans, black, and brown people. Topics covered include accessibility, sexual relationships, chronic illness, suicidal ideation, abuse, and activism. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 2018.
Book Length: 10 hours, 5 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB094379
The Silence Between Us
After moving to Colorado, seventeen-year-old Maya, who is deaf, is forced to attend a hearing school. As she navigates her new life, Maya proves that her lack of hearing will not stop her from pursuing her dreams. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers.
Book Length: 6 hours, 39 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB097850
Run
When Bo convinces her best friend Agnes to steal away into the night, Agnes, who is legally blind, doesn't know what Bo is running from--but their bond is worth the risk. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2016.
Book Length: 7 hours, 31 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB085099
Unbroken: 13 stories starring disabled teens
Thirteen short stories in various genres, each featuring characters with disabilities. In Francisco X. Stork's " Captain, My Captain," Alberto hears the voice of Captain America, but also listens to a friend. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018.
Book Length: 8 hours, 23 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB093313
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
The autobiography of the first deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law School. Girma describes her childhood, world travels, development of a text-to-braille communication system, and time at Harvard Law, as well as the ways she uses her talents to advocate for those with disabilities. Commercial audiobook. 2019.
Book Length: 7 hours, 32 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB096188
Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body
A memoir essay collection from a disability advocate living with paralysis. The author reflects on her experiences growing up, the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and the pervasiveness of ableism. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020. A memoir essay collection from a disability advocate living with paralysis. The author reflects on her experiences growing up, the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and the pervasiveness of ableism. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020.
Book Length: 7 hours, 36 minutes
Digital Book Number: DB101063