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Books featuring characters who are neurodivergent or experience disability - Read 4 Life, from Multcolib

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Here are some suggestions as you play Read 4 Life, the adult summer reading game. This list features fiction and nonfiction written by and about people who experience neurodivergence and disability. - Alison K.

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1-25 of 37 items

No Spring Chicken

No Spring Chicken

Stories and Advice From A Wild Handicapper on Aging and Disability

by Falk-Allen, Francine

Book - 2021

The author shares tips and stories about disability-oriented travel, how to “be with” and adapt to a handicapped or aging person, and simple assistive health care that can help us live our best and longest lives. The author shares tips and stories about disability-oriented travel, how to “be with” and adapt to a handicapped or aging person, and simple assistive health care that can help us live our best and longest lives. Show less

The author shares tips and stories about disability-oriented travel, how to “be with” and adapt to a handicapped or aging person, and simple assistive health care that can help us live our best and longest lives. The author shares tips and stories about disability-oriented travel, how to “be with” and adapt to a handicapped or aging person, and simple assistive health care that can help us live our best and longest lives. Show less

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After the Miracle

After the Miracle

The Political Crusades of Helen Keller

by Wallace, Max

Book - 2023

Most people know the story of the young Helen, but did you also know that she spoke out against Jim Crow, donated to the NAACP and used her fame to speak ...Show more Most people know the story of the young Helen, but did you also know that she spoke out against Jim Crow, donated to the NAACP and used her fame to speak out against Hitler the month he took power in 1933. This book shows how Helen Keller found her voice and what she did with it. Show less

Most people know the story of the young Helen, but did you also know that she spoke out against Jim Crow, donated to the NAACP and used her fame to speak ...Show more Most people know the story of the young Helen, but did you also know that she spoke out against Jim Crow, donated to the NAACP and used her fame to speak out against Hitler the month he took power in 1933. This book shows how Helen Keller found her voice and what she did with it. Show less

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The Pretty One

The Pretty One

On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me

by Brown, Keah

Book - 2019

Keah Brown started the #DisabledAndCute campaign and she writes about being Black, disabled, and finding her way to self-love. Keah Brown started the #DisabledAndCute campaign and she writes about being Black, disabled, and finding her way to self-love. Show less

Keah Brown started the #DisabledAndCute campaign and she writes about being Black, disabled, and finding her way to self-love. Keah Brown started the #DisabledAndCute campaign and she writes about being Black, disabled, and finding her way to self-love. Show less

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Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty

The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body

by Taussig, Rebekah

Book - 2020

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Native Country of the Heart

Native Country of the Heart

A Memoir

by Moraga, Cherríe

Book - 2019

An exploration of family and cultural legacies. the author describes her coming-of-age as a queer Mexican-American woman while caring for her mother, who spends her final years battling Alzheimer’s. An exploration of family and cultural legacies. the author describes her coming-of-age as a queer Mexican-American woman while caring for her mother, who spends her final years battling Alzheimer’s. Show less

An exploration of family and cultural legacies. the author describes her coming-of-age as a queer Mexican-American woman while caring for her mother, who spends her final years battling Alzheimer’s. An exploration of family and cultural legacies. the author describes her coming-of-age as a queer Mexican-American woman while caring for her mother, who spends her final years battling Alzheimer’s. Show less

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The Music of Bees

The Music of Bees

A Novel

by Garvin, Eileen

eBook - 2021

Three misfits come together in Hood River to dedicate themselves to keeping bees, and caring for one another. Three misfits come together in Hood River to dedicate themselves to keeping bees, and caring for one another. Show less

Three misfits come together in Hood River to dedicate themselves to keeping bees, and caring for one another. Three misfits come together in Hood River to dedicate themselves to keeping bees, and caring for one another. Show less

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Get A Life, Chloe Brown

Get A Life, Chloe Brown

A Novel

by Hibbert, Talia

Book - 2019

Chloe Brown has Fibromyalgia, and a whole list of things she wants to do to "get a life." Can she accept the love and support of Red and find her way to fulfillment? Chloe Brown has Fibromyalgia, and a whole list of things she wants to do to "get a life." Can she accept the love and support of Red and find her way to fulfillment? Show less

Chloe Brown has Fibromyalgia, and a whole list of things she wants to do to "get a life." Can she accept the love and support of Red and find her way to fulfillment? Chloe Brown has Fibromyalgia, and a whole list of things she wants to do to "get a life." Can she accept the love and support of Red and find her way to fulfillment? Show less

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The Kissing of Kissing

The Kissing of Kissing

Poems

by Hannah, Emerson

eBook - 2022

This poetry collection is part of a literary series from Milkwood Publishing, written and curated by the neurodivergent. This poetry collection is part of a literary series from Milkwood Publishing, written and curated by the neurodivergent. Show less

This poetry collection is part of a literary series from Milkwood Publishing, written and curated by the neurodivergent. This poetry collection is part of a literary series from Milkwood Publishing, written and curated by the neurodivergent. Show less

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Whereabouts

Whereabouts

by Lahiri, Jhumpa

Book - 2021

In this book first written in Italian and translated by the author, a woman roams the streets of her town, looking for connection, but unable to form deep ties to anyone. In this book first written in Italian and translated by the author, a woman roams the streets of her town, looking for connection, but unable to form deep ties to anyone. Show less

In this book first written in Italian and translated by the author, a woman roams the streets of her town, looking for connection, but unable to form deep ties to anyone. In this book first written in Italian and translated by the author, a woman roams the streets of her town, looking for connection, but unable to form deep ties to anyone. Show less

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A Piece of the World

A Piece of the World

A Novel

by Kline, Christina Baker

Book - 2017

Based on the woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, this book tells the story of 46-year-old Christina Olson, who finds fulfillment despite a life proscribed by duty and disability. Based on the woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, this book tells the story of 46-year-old Christina Olson, who finds fulfillment despite a life proscribed by duty and disability. Show less

Based on the woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, this book tells the story of 46-year-old Christina Olson, who finds fulfillment despite a life proscribed by duty and disability. Based on the woman depicted in Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, this book tells the story of 46-year-old Christina Olson, who finds fulfillment despite a life proscribed by duty and disability. Show less

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Date Me

Date Me

by Beale, Kristin

Book - 2019

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The Kiss Quotient

The Kiss Quotient

by Hoang, Helen

Book - 2018

A 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her learn about dating in this steamy romance. A 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her learn about dating in this steamy romance. Show less

A 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her learn about dating in this steamy romance. A 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her learn about dating in this steamy romance. Show less

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The Free

The Free

A Novel

by Vlautin, Willy

Book - 2014

Three lives of three characters, a wounded 31-year-old Iraqi War veteran, a man trying to dig his way out of a financial crisis and a nurse--intersect as they search for meaning. Three lives of three characters, a wounded 31-year-old Iraqi War veteran, a man trying to dig his way out of a financial crisis and a nurse--intersect as they search for meaning. Show less

Three lives of three characters, a wounded 31-year-old Iraqi War veteran, a man trying to dig his way out of a financial crisis and a nurse--intersect as they search for meaning. Three lives of three characters, a wounded 31-year-old Iraqi War veteran, a man trying to dig his way out of a financial crisis and a nurse--intersect as they search for meaning. Show less

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Cursed

Cursed

by Silverstein, Karol Ruth

Book - 2019

Ninth grade is hard enough, but with her parents' recent divorce and and a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis making things extra painful, Ricky has to find the ways to continue with school and life. Ninth grade is hard enough, but with her parents' recent divorce and and a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis making things extra painful, Ricky has to find the ways to continue with school and life. Show less

Ninth grade is hard enough, but with her parents' recent divorce and and a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis making things extra painful, Ricky has to find the ways to continue with school and life. Ninth grade is hard enough, but with her parents' recent divorce and and a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis making things extra painful, Ricky has to find the ways to continue with school and life. Show less

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The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko

The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko

by Stambach, Scott

Book - 2016

Living in isolation at a children's hospital in Belarus because of a terminal illness, an intellectually gifted 17-year-old falls in love with a charismatic and challenging new fellow patient whose life he resolves to save. Living in isolation at a children's hospital in Belarus because of a terminal illness, an intellectually gifted 17-year-old falls in love with a charismatic and challenging new fellow patient whose life he resolves to save. Show less

Living in isolation at a children's hospital in Belarus because of a terminal illness, an intellectually gifted 17-year-old falls in love with a charismatic and challenging new fellow patient whose life he resolves to save. Living in isolation at a children's hospital in Belarus because of a terminal illness, an intellectually gifted 17-year-old falls in love with a charismatic and challenging new fellow patient whose life he resolves to save. Show less

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Mis(h)adra

Mis(h)adra

by Ata, Iasmin Omar

Book - 2017

College student Isaac struggles to manage his epilepsy while coping with ineffective medication, a crushing course load, a family in denial and social isolation. College student Isaac struggles to manage his epilepsy while coping with ineffective medication, a crushing course load, a family in denial and social isolation. Show less

College student Isaac struggles to manage his epilepsy while coping with ineffective medication, a crushing course load, a family in denial and social isolation. College student Isaac struggles to manage his epilepsy while coping with ineffective medication, a crushing course load, a family in denial and social isolation. Show less

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The Book of Unknown Americans

The Book of Unknown Americans

by Henríquez, Cristina

Book - 2014

Arturo and Alma Rivera move from Mexico to Delaware in hopes of securing a good education for their beautiful teenage daughter, Maribel, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Arturo and Alma Rivera move from Mexico to Delaware in hopes of securing a good education for their beautiful teenage daughter, Maribel, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Show less

Arturo and Alma Rivera move from Mexico to Delaware in hopes of securing a good education for their beautiful teenage daughter, Maribel, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Arturo and Alma Rivera move from Mexico to Delaware in hopes of securing a good education for their beautiful teenage daughter, Maribel, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Show less

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Beasts of Burden

Beasts of Burden

Animal and Disability Liberation

by Taylor, Sunaura

Book - 2017

A disabled person and activist uses philosophy, personal memories and observations and science to discuss empathy across species and show how the issues of disability and animal justice are deeply intertwined. A disabled person and activist uses philosophy, personal memories and observations and science to discuss empathy across species and show how the issues of disability and animal justice are deeply intertwined. Show less

A disabled person and activist uses philosophy, personal memories and observations and science to discuss empathy across species and show how the issues of disability and animal justice are deeply intertwined. A disabled person and activist uses philosophy, personal memories and observations and science to discuss empathy across species and show how the issues of disability and animal justice are deeply intertwined. Show less

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Sick

Sick

A Memoir

by Khakpour, Porochista

Book - 2018

Living with complex chronic illness when doctors can't or won't help is a lifelong challenge for author Porochista Khakpour. A moving and revealing memoir. Living with complex chronic illness when doctors can't or won't help is a lifelong challenge for author Porochista Khakpour. A moving and revealing memoir. Show less

Living with complex chronic illness when doctors can't or won't help is a lifelong challenge for author Porochista Khakpour. A moving and revealing memoir. Living with complex chronic illness when doctors can't or won't help is a lifelong challenge for author Porochista Khakpour. A moving and revealing memoir. Show less

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The Empath's Survival Guide

The Empath's Survival Guide

Life Strategies for Sensitive People

by Orloff, Judith

Book - 2017

Life can be overwhelming for highly sensitive people and it helps to have strategies and modifications to help it be more manageable. Life can be overwhelming for highly sensitive people and it helps to have strategies and modifications to help it be more manageable. Show less

Life can be overwhelming for highly sensitive people and it helps to have strategies and modifications to help it be more manageable. Life can be overwhelming for highly sensitive people and it helps to have strategies and modifications to help it be more manageable. Show less

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The Highly Sensitive Person

The Highly Sensitive Person

by Aron, Elaine N.

eBook - 2012

The authoritative book on high sensitivity with lots of information and tools to manage sensory stress. The authoritative book on high sensitivity with lots of information and tools to manage sensory stress. Show less

The authoritative book on high sensitivity with lots of information and tools to manage sensory stress. The authoritative book on high sensitivity with lots of information and tools to manage sensory stress. Show less

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Divergent Mind

Divergent Mind

Thriving in A World That Wasn't Designed for You

by Nerenberg, Jenara

Book - 2021

Neurodivergence in women is often overlooked and underdiagnosed, but the wide range of brain attributes that exist can be beneficial to society when recognized and supported. Neurodivergence in women is often overlooked and underdiagnosed, but the wide range of brain attributes that exist can be beneficial to society when recognized and supported. Show less

Neurodivergence in women is often overlooked and underdiagnosed, but the wide range of brain attributes that exist can be beneficial to society when recognized and supported. Neurodivergence in women is often overlooked and underdiagnosed, but the wide range of brain attributes that exist can be beneficial to society when recognized and supported. Show less

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A Radical Guide for Women With Adhd

A Radical Guide for Women With Adhd

Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers

by Solden, MS, Sari

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Time to get rid of the stigma and shame around ADHD in women, embrace our diversity and differences, and find the tools and support we need to thrive. Time to get rid of the stigma and shame around ADHD in women, embrace our diversity and differences, and find the tools and support we need to thrive. Show less

Time to get rid of the stigma and shame around ADHD in women, embrace our diversity and differences, and find the tools and support we need to thrive. Time to get rid of the stigma and shame around ADHD in women, embrace our diversity and differences, and find the tools and support we need to thrive. Show less

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The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness

The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness

A Memoir

by Ramey, Sarah

Book - 2020

This memoir with a mission seeks to help the millions of (mostly) women experiencing illnesses that aren't well-understood, like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. This memoir with a mission seeks to help the millions of (mostly) women experiencing illnesses that aren't well-understood, like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. Show less

This memoir with a mission seeks to help the millions of (mostly) women experiencing illnesses that aren't well-understood, like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. This memoir with a mission seeks to help the millions of (mostly) women experiencing illnesses that aren't well-understood, like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. Show less

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20 Must Read YA Books with Disabled Characters, from Book Riot

https://bookriot.com/ya-books-with-disabled-characters/

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