8 Award-winning Disability Children&039s and YA Books to Read in 2022

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eight books have been chosen to be honored in the 2022 schneider family book awards, an award that recognizes the artistic expression of disability by authors or illustrators who created their work for child or adolescent readers. The awards are administered by the American Library Association and were announced on January 24, 2022, during the association’s libearnx, which took place virtually January 21-24.

each winner received a $5,000 prize and a framed plaque. winners were selected in three categories: toddlers from birth to elementary school, ages 0-8, middle grades ages 9-13, and teens ages 14-18. Award winners represent a wide range of disabilities and cultures.

1. a walk in the woods

A Walk Through Words, written and illustrated by Hudson Talbott and published by Nancy Paulsen Books, is the winner of the Schneider Family Book Awards in Honors for Young Children. In a walk through the words, Talbott shares his own story of meeting the challenge of being a slow reader. his love of language and his curiosity led him to read and eventually became a storyteller, writing more than 27 books for young readers. In the words of his award-winning book’s description of him, Talbott discovered that he could “paint with words.”

2. a sky blue bench

a sky blue bench, written by bahram rahman and illustrated by peggy collins, was published by pajama press inc. and is also a winner in the Little Boys Honor Title. A Sky Blue Bench tells the story of Aria, a young Afghan girl who is excited about her first day back at school since her accident. but aria worries about sitting on a hard floor all day with her prosthetic “auxiliary leg”. Aria knows that she’ll be more comfortable on a bench, so she sets out to gather materials to build a bench for herself.

3. my city speaks

my city talks won the award for young children. The book was written by Darren Lebeuf, with illustrations by Ashley Barron. Published by Kids Can Press Ltd., My Town Talks is about a visually impaired girl who explores her town with her father. As they visit several diverse destinations, such as a playground, a community garden, a market, and an outdoor concert, the girl describes the things she feels in poetic detail.

4. specialist, meanwhile

stuntboy meanwhile takes home the award for best middle grade honors. Written by Jason Reynolds and illustrated by Raul Tercero, this novel is the fanciful story of Portico, a black fourth grader who is secretly a superhero. As Portico tries to dodge the neighborhood bully, Herbert, and deal with arguments from his parents, he becomes a stuntman, determined to save his neighborhood and his parents’ marriage. This book was published by Caitlyn Dlouhy/Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

5. a kind of spark

Also recognized for Best Middle School Honors is A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicol, a neurodivergent author. Published by Crown Books for young readers, McNicol introduces readers to neurodivergent girl Addie, who tries to get her Scottish town to build a monument when she learns the town used to burn witches simply because they were different. p>

6. a bird will fly

A Bird Will Soar, by Alison Green Myers, won Best High School Title. The book follows the story of Axel, a bird-loving autistic boy whose family nest is in danger of falling apart. myers integrates poetry and science while creating a character whose disability shapes his identity. the book was published by dutton books for young readers.

7. a face for picasso: coming of age with crouzon syndrome

Taking home the Schneider Family Teen Book Awards title of honor is A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome, by Ariel Henley and published by Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers. crouzon syndrome is a condition in which the seams of the skull fuse abnormally, affecting the shape of the face and skull. Henley’s book is based on her own experiences coming of age with this syndrome.

8. the words in my hands

And finally, the teen award winner is The Words On My Hands, which was written and illustrated by Asphyxiation and published by Annick Press. Set in a futuristic Australia, Suffocation introduces readers to Piper, a deaf teenager, as she searches for her identity.

more information about the schneider family book awards

the 2022 schneider family book awards committee is headed by co-chairs suan hess, retired new york city school librarian, and mary-kate sableski, associate professor at the university of dayton in ohio. Other committee members include Cathy Andronik, Betsy Fraser, Ashley Mensah, Rachel G. payne, sharon powers, scot smith and alyson beecher.

all prize entry books are available for purchase on amazon.com.

The American Library Association has been the voice of libraries for more than 140 years. support library professionals and the role of the library in ensuring access to information and enhancing learning. For more information about the Schneider Family Book Awards and other Association programs and activities, visit https://www.ala.org/.

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