A Bird Will Soar
After a tornado, Axel, who loves birds, finds an injured eaglet, and helps to rescue it–and also helps to resolve the problems in his broken family, and draws his father back home.
Kids’ Titles to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
During Disability Pride Month, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals with disabilities. We recognize this month as an opportunity to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Throughout July, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify the identities of those with visible and invisible disabilities. Check out the titles on this list or find displays in your neighborhood libraries to discover more options!
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Hummingbird
When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person, she discovers that fitting in is not that easy. But if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and in eAudio on Hoopla.
I Will Dance
This poetic and uplifting picture book illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of “We Are the Gardeners” by Joanna Gaines follows a young girl born with cerebral palsy as she pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.
Listening to the Quiet
Jacki’s mama is slowly losing her hearing. As Mama’s world becomes quieter. Jacki’s remains full of sound. Can Jacki and her mama find a way to keep sharing the music they love?
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla.
My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school.
Obioma Plays Football
A girl who loves to play football and who uses a wheelchair faces challenges at her new school.
Out of My Heart
Because she loves horses but is afraid of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and in eAudio on Libby.
Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn’t up to the task of being her service dog.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby, as a Read Along eBook on Hoopla, in eAudio on Hoopla, and as an animated eBook on Hoopla.
Sail Me Away Home
As a young teacher on Martha’s Vineyard, Mary Lambert feels restless and adrift. So when a league of missionaries invite her to travel abroad, she knows it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and in eAudio on Hoopla.
Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes
Learn more about the history of the Paralympics with this book, alongside the stories of 15 athletes who’ve competed in the games.
We Move Together
Follows a mixed-ability group of kids and adults as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.
What Happened to You?
Joe, a young boy trying to play pirates at the playground, keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don’t need to know what happened.