Links from the #NESCBWI16 disability panel
As promised, here are links from the panel on writing disability with author Padma Venkatraman, librarian Carrie Banks (loved this video where she speaks about her library!):
Books recommended by Padma and Carrie:
A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman
Including Families of Children with Special Needs by Sandra Feinberg, Barbara A. Jordan, Kathleen Deerr, Michelle Langa, and Carrie Banks
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
Tending to Grace by Kimberly Newton Fusco
Me and Rupert Goody by Barbara O’Connor
The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
El Deafo by Cece Bell
When Reason Breaks by Cindy Rodriguez
Rogue by Lynn Miller-Lachmann
On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
Don’t Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks Back by Harilyn Rousso
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete, illustrations by Shane W. Evans
Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor
Accidents of Nature by Harriet McBryde Johnson
Quote
“Sympathy is not a positive attitude” – idea from Kenzaburo Oe
Awards (as mentioned, keep a close eye on what works and what doesn’t)
IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities
Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award
Videos Padma Venkatraman watched while researching her novel
Clayton Bates dancing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hayM4B7hcBQ
Adrianne Haslet-Davis dancing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQVO6Wi_7c8
Bharatanatyam (Veda’s dance form) Sudha Chandran / Nityananda Das: http://thehidingspot.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-time-to-dance-by-padma.html?spref=tw
Online Resources and Further Reading
Disability in Kidlit Blog: Reviews and other information by authors with disabilities
Resources for language: The Pacer Center and United Spinal Cord
Bibliography from Carrie Banks on her library’s website
Kristin Cashore on disability politics in Graceling