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Books about the Disability Experience

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It’s important for media to help break the cycle of silence around interpersonal violence by creating a platform to share personal experiences. Here is a list of books that address the struggles of people with disabilities, while also refuting stereotypical portrayals of disability. What books or media do you recommend?

Books about Disability

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    Such a Pretty Girl
    by Nadina LaSpina
  • A pile of smooth pebbles
    Brilliant Imperfection
    by Eli Clare
  • Keah Brown laughs while facing the camera
    The Pretty One
    by Keah Brown
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    Haben
    by Haben Girma
  • The title of the book in block letters
    I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying
    by Bassey Ikpi

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Women's Leadership and Resource Center

1200 W. Harrison, 1700 SSB (MC 363), Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 413-1025
Fax: (312) 413-8393
wlrc@uic.edu
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