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Disability Pride Month

Writer: Lynn LovegreenLynn Lovegreen

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:



Cover of Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino: female and male sitting outdoors using ASL signs, "All they need are the right words."

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!




Cover of Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses: a Novel by Kristen O'Neal, image: one head a bottom of cover of teen girl with sunglasses, at top one upside-down head of werewolf with sunglasses

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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