July is Disability Pride Month! As I said last year (https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/disability-pride-month-picks), it's a great time to read books by disabled authors. Here are two YA novels I've read recently that I really enjoyed:
Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino:
Lilah's hearing loss makes her feel like she's in between the hearing and Deaf worlds. She goes to work at summer camp to learn more ASL, and finds a place to belong. When Issac offers to help her learn more signs, she wonders if he really likes her or if she's misinterpreting things. This is a great exploration of Deaf culture and a sweet romance!
Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal: Priya had to give up her pre-med studies due to chronic Lyme disease. While her well-meaning family drives her nuts, her online friend Brigid and their chronic illness virtual support group keep her going. When Priya discovers Brigid's illness is being a werewolf, their friendship is tested and strengthened in ways they never expected. This is a very funny, heartwarming story about friends, illness, lycanthropy, and learning to live with uncertainty.
Hope you try these or other novels featuring disability and chronic illnesses this month, and beyond!
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