Recs if you like Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space...
It's Always That Deep
Nonfiction books that explore how pop culture reflects our identities and politics at large. These books examine music, celebrities, TV, film, games, literature, and the Internet to remind us that entertainment is never just entertainment, and it really is that deep.
Disability Justice
back through the wardrobe
Fantasy nonfiction, or books about the nature of the fantastic (and the lives of some of its most ardent devotees) for those of us who'd like to leave the comfort of our Hobbit holes and brave the literary wilderness.
disability pride - physical disabilities
in honor of disability pride month, here is a series on the colours of the flag! our fifth colour on this flag is red, which represents any and all physical disabilities. examples of physical disabilities include cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, dwarfism, diabetes, wheelchair users, polio, asthma, muscular dystrophy, cancer, scoliosis, ALS, arthritis and many more. books within this list will be both fiction and non-fiction. as always, feel free to comment any you recommend!
Disability is not a bad thing, the system is
A collection of mostly Non-Fiction books about disability and why it sucks to be disabled in the system. Note: Not all books are about disability, I put a few on this list because I think they would fit in with the idea of the list pretty well 2nd note: I haven't read all books yet Last note: I explained in a comment why I added some books
Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill Nonfiction
A huge list of nonfiction books encompassing Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill bodyminds.
Similar lists of mine to check out: Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill Poetry AND Disability Sexuality
books by disabled authors ๐
books written by disabled authors
โ๏ธ Rise, Sisters - Female Rage and Power
Books about feminine power and rage. Inspiring, enraging, validating. Let us rise, my sisters.
Non-Fiction Books by Disabled Authors
Non-fiction books about disability by disabled authors
Fantasy Classics
Non-exhaustive list of foundational reading for the fantasy genre; either foundational texts or classics that influenced the development of the genre and its conventions. Also some key modern texts + criticism.
Nothing About Us Without Us: Non Fiction
A collection of books by a range of disabled authors exploring what it means to navigate a world that isnโt built with accessibility in mind. Personal stories with sharp insight, these works challenge what we think we know about disability, chronic illness, mental health, neurodiversity, the myth of recovery, and what it means to belong.
List is a work in progress!
Hyperfixating on Niche Facts
Let's learn a little bit about a lot. Nonfiction in the niche, unique, or not-commonly-discussed topics.
Academic Folklore
Books on the study of folklore and fairy tales, and the more anthropologic side of the subject - because I'm a nerd, and this is what I do in my spare time. ๐ Recommendations are absolutely welcome!
Disabled Baddies to The Front
Centering own voices, but inclusive of disability theory
Books Featuring Disability
Disability Pride Reads: Nonfiction
It's towards the end of disability pride month, so I thought I would recommend some of the nonfiction books that I've either used for my studies or would handsell as a bookseller. If you have any other suggestions, let me know!
Class is in Session
A personal study in gothic lit, fantasy, mythology, and the writing of it.
Disability Pride Month Recs
Disability Pride Month is celebrated annually in July to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.
Featuring Physical Disability
Happy disability pride month!
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