Discussion: Inspiration Porn
How do our contributors define the dreaded concept of “inspiration porn,” and how do they feel about it?
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Interview with Melissa Shang about Mia Lee is Wheeling Through Middle School
Kayla Whaley talks with thirteen-year-old activist and author Melissa Shang about her recent middle grade debut.
Discussion: Magical Disabilities
When we talk about disability and sci-fi/fantasy, the first thing many will think of is the magical disability trope. But what does this trope entail and imply? And how can you subvert it?
Review: Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool
People like Early do exist, and it’s great to see historical fiction that includes a disabled character, but Early gets a little too close to the trope of the magical or extra-special autistic for my comfort.
Review: Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith
This is a story about what it’s like to go crazy, and it is brilliantly, masterfully crafted.
Review: Dangerous by Shannon Hale
The first time I’ve really seen someone in a book who is just like me, and she turns out to be a superhero.
Who Gets to Stay Autistic?
The world does its best to remove our autism from the mainstream narrative of life, hiding either it or us whenever possible. In the world of fiction, we often see these same attempts.
Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
The writing and characters are wonderful, but if you’re looking for a book about depression, I’d pass on this one.
Review: Five Flavors of Dumb by Anthony John
Despite some flaws, it is clear the author did his research. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.
Review: 100 Sideways Miles by Andrew Smith
All in all, 100 Sideways Miles is not a perfect portrayal of what it means to have epilepsy. But it is respectful and spoke to me on unexpected levels.