In honor of National Disability Day, here are some book recommendations that tell the stories of people/persons with disabilities.

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

In this novel inspired by a real-life encounter, Palacio tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with craniofacial disorder, and his journey of attending school in-person for the first time after being homeschooled his entire life because of his disability.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Meet Melody, a young girl with cerebral palsy, and her impressive photographic memory. Regardless of the opinions of the adults around her and her classmates regarding her intelligence due to her disability, Melody is secure in herself (and her intelligence) and is determined to prove it to those who fail to see it. 

 A Time to Dance by Padma Venatraman

In this novel-in-verse, Venatraman tells the story of Veda, a dance prodigy in India. After Veda is involved in an accident that leaves her a below-knee amputee, making it almost impossible to dance, Veda must overcome this adversity to pursue what she is most passionate about: dance.

True Biz by Sara Novic

In this New York Times Bestseller, Novic tells the story of the students at the River Valley School for the Deaf and their desire to live normal lives and have control over their bodies without the input of their parents or hearing people who do not understand how it feels to live in a hearing world as a deaf person.