"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." July is Disability Pride Month, a relatively new holiday that began in 2015 to commemorate the 25th ...

For many people, reading is all about connection, and for Kelly Andrew, writing is, too. The author explains that her love of storytelling blossomed shortly after she lost her hearing due to an ...

Several new children’s books are being honored for highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities with a special set of awards handed out alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

This holiday season, North Jersey families looking for children’s books can find a variety of choices that feature disability as part of everyday life. Teaching for Change, a nonprofit that runs the ...

Growing up blind, Fullerton-based author Melissa Whitney voraciously consumed representation of the blind community in media, hoping to connect with inclusive characters that reflect her and her ...

Lillie Lainoff may have always wanted to be an author, but it took her a little longer to realize how truly impactful—and necessary—-her voice could be. “I always wanted to be a writer and as a little ...