Disability School

A disabled teen, an empathetic dragon, and a bond that will save the world. Sixteen-year-old Amel arrived at Dragon School just like everyone else - with a dream to ride dragons and join the Dominion Dragon Riders. But Amel has a crippled leg, and Dragon School training is grueling. Before she can even become an initiate, she must complete her first flight on a dragon. Can Amel survive First Flight and become a Dragon School initiate, or will her dreams dash on the rocks below?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK A “tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged” (The New York Times Book Review) novel that follows a year of seismic romantic, political, and familial shifts for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the deaf, from the...

The world’s #1 bestselling author doles out the laughs as middle-schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullies and self-doubt as he chases his dream of becoming the world’s greatest comedian. Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian—even...

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Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.

In the next book in James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, Rafe Khatchadorian's hilarious little sister, Georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure! It's not easy being Rafe Khatchadorian's sister. He's got quite a reputation around school, and Georgia's got it hard enough as...

A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent girl that challenges us to reexamine what makes someone “gifted,” perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle. Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the “dumb” twin. Struggling with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, she feels out of place at...

In this hilarious story from the world’s #1 bestselling author, in order to save his school library, Jamie Grimm teaches other kids how to tell jokes in a comedy class—but it's tougher than he expects in this funny book for kids of all ages. Teaching other kids how to be funny is the...

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In 1969, seven blind men climbed Kilimanjaro to prove that blind people were capable. Thirty-six years later, another party came down the same mountain and found the braille machines locked in a cupboard. They had trained for a fortnight. They came from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and they climbed to settle a question their societies had already answered without asking them. In 2005 a second expedition descended, visited a school outside Moshi, and asked to see the braille machines. They were in a store cupboard. Locked. Most of them broken. The school had been protecting them, and from ...

An eye-opening portrait of the diverse disability community as it is today, and how disability attitudes, activism, and representation have evolved since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In Disability Pride, disabled journalist Ben Mattlin weaves together interviews and...

Keeping students with ADHD focused and engaged can be a daily struggle. From the fidgeter who can't seem to sit still to the daydreamer who frequently gets lost in their mind, it can feel like you are fighting a losing battle with the ongoing disruptions caused by ADHD. Written by the well-established author and special education teacher, Richard Bass, A Teacher's Guide to Managing ADHD in the Classroom promises to deliver a roadmap for success that goes beyond generic advice.

Jamie Grimm has hit the big time with his own tv show in book four of the #1 bestselling I Funny series! ​ Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for...

One chronically ill girl. Fae who feed on pain. Being a snack just got a whole new meaning. Sixteen-year-old Sedona “Seda” Gerard has one goal: stay in school and on track for her future. But chronic heart issues and pain make it feel like she’s getting rotisserie chicken roasted from the...

Whether your child has only been recently diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve been living with their condition for quite a while, it’s normal for parents to feel worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted most of the time. However, keep in mind that ADHD is a condition, not a life sentence. It’s entirely possible for your young one to succeed because of their condition–not despite it. The key is learning how to address your child’s condition properly and consistently at the soonest time possible–the earlier you manage it, the higher their chances of success and happiness.

Imagine having a psychologist available to help you understand some of your more challenging students. Maybe you have a child with ADHD or autism in your class. You want to understand what's going on with them, without having to read a textbook. You want to know some approaches that work, and maybe find out if you're doing something wrong. And if you could get a glimpse of how that child sees things, you could know better how to reach them. Letter to My Teacher was written with the classroom teacher in mind.With compassion and respect for both teacher and child, a school psychologist offers...

This book is the culmination of a lifetime of love and lessons that have shaped my personal journey from a young man in crisis to a champion for children. There were critical moments in my story where self-appointed “Hope Dealers” like my mother, Alice Lovelace, and my educator, Dr. Lorraine Wilson, intervened in my projected course to failure. The lessons I learned from them became the foundation of my own work with and for young people facing challenges that they often did not believe they can face alone: hopelessness, shame, disability, tragic home life, generally summed up as the ...

Now What? Parent Guide and Toolkit: The Autism Diagnosis Practical Strategies, Emotional Support, First Steps for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children with Autism Has your child just received an autism diagnosis, or are you preparing for that step? The first days and weeks can feel overwhelming, filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty about what to do next. Now What? Parent Guide and Toolkit: The Autism Diagnosis is here to guide you through this important moment with clarity, compassion, and practical support. This is not just a book, it’s a companion for the road ahead. Inside, ...