Andy: A Dog's Tale
AUTHOR: John Kelly
ILLUSTRATOR: Ignite Animation Studios
PUBLISHER: The Collective Book Studio (Oct.)
ISBN: 9781685553432
AGES: 3– 8
The smallest pup in his litter, Andy dreams of becoming a service dog. With heart and determination, he learns that true strength comes from helping others and believing in yourself.
A Kids Book About Disability
AUTHOR: Kristine Napper
PUBLISHER: DK (2023)
ISBN: 9780744085686
AGES: 5– 9
Sometimes people act like having a disability means you’re from another planet, even though over a billion people in the world have them. This book helps kids and grown-ups approach disability as a normal part of the human experience.
Mixed Up
AUTHOR: Kami Garcia
ILLUSTRATOR: Brittney Williams
PUBLISHER: First Second, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Jan.)
ISBN: 9781250840882
AGES: 8– 12
After struggling to keep up in fifth grade, Stella is diagnosed with dyslexia and, with the support of her teachers, friends, and family, learns how to get the help and tools she needs to succeed.
Something Happened to Our Mom: A Story About Parental Addiction
AUTHOR: Ann Hazzard, Marietta Collins, and Marianne Celano
ILLUSTRATOR: Rita Tan
PUBLISHER: American Psychological Association/Magination Press (Oct.)
ISBN: 9781433847547
AGES: 5– 9
Can a family heal after addiction touches their lives? In this heartfelt story, two siblings begin to understand what happened to their mom—and how love and support can help them move forward.
Sometimes Stormy
AUTHOR: Amanda Davis
ILLUSTRATOR: Amanda Davis
PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing (Oct.)
ISBN: 9798885546980
AGES: 5– 9
Ezra faces his dad’s drinking, imagining it as a storm he can’t stop. With help from caring adults, he learns it’s not his fault and finds safe ways to cope.
2024 Listings
Ellie
Ellie Goldstein. Anastasiya Kanavaliuk, illustrator. SPCK, Sept. ISBN 9781915749239
When Ellie Goldstein was born with Down syndrome, doctors claimed she could do nothing. Today, she's a supermodel, gracing the covers of Vogue and Glamour, dancing, and speaking up for others. Ages 3-8
My New Normal
Livi Deane. SPCK, Sept. ISBN 9780281088072
After losing her eye to childhood cancer at 14, Livi Deane rediscovers hope, strength, and self-identity, becoming a top model for Vogue and an advocate for those with visual differences. Ages 12 and up
The Scooter Twins
Dorothy Ellen Palmer. Maria Sweeney, illustrator. Groundwood Books, Mar. ISBN 9781773066295
The Scooter Twins is an #ownvoices story that shares the joys and challenges of disabled childhood and offers kids who get new wheels the opportunity to find themselves in the pages of a book. Ages 5-9
Stronger at the Seams
Shannon Stocker. Blink, Oct. ISBN 9780310162353
This YA novel explores what it means to advocate for yourself. Doctors won’t listen to Twyla’s health concerns. She questions her diagnosis and wonders if her mother’s death holds the answer. Ages 12 and up
Your Recovery, Your Life, for Teens
Claudia Black, PhD, MSW. New Harbinger Publications, Dec. ISBN 9781648483356
Teens will learn skills to help identify the root cause of their addiction; understand, embrace, and regulate their emotions; and stop self-medicating so they can navigate their road to recovery. Ages 12 and up
This article was first published on October 18, 2024, and updated on October 17, 2025 to include new listings.
