Press Release: Our “Autism on the Page” Event
Background, details, and other information regarding our upcoming “Autism on the Page” event.
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Why Pelvic Pain Is Absent from YA Fiction
An estimated 1 in 7 women suffer from chronic pelvic pain; it’s bizarre and disappointing that despite these statistics, there are distinctly zero characters with this condition.
Introducing: Our New Website
A gorgeous look, a brand-new domain, exciting new features, and more on the horizon!
Review: When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez
The parallel journeys of Emily and Elizabeth allow author Rodriguez to explore two different expressions of depression, and show her deep understanding of the manifold ways that depression affects people.
Review: Centaur Rising by Jane Yolen
Despite elements that I saw as didactic or inauthentic, there is a lot that kids will like in this book.
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: Don’t Touch by Rachel M. Wilson
There was something in this story—some intimate, intangible Knowing—that made me believe, This author has been here. This author has walked in these shoes.
New Year, New Pages, New Changes
The entire Disability in Kidlit team wishes you a spectacular 2015!
Diversity in Single Serving Slices
When it comes to writing, we have to be willing to examine, with suspicion, our own character creation and world-building.
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.