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Disability News Archive
Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram
Kids’ books embrace themes of disabilities, differences and acceptance
In the past, finding appropriate books for kids about disabilities has been a challenge. However, in the last several years, writers and readers have embraced the concept of reading about disability. The subject has become so important that in 2004 the American Library Association started an annual award that honors an author or illustrator who embraces the disability experience.
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