Tag Archives: disability rep

Sitting Pretty By Rebekah Taussig

I don’t frequently post about non-fiction books, but I figured why not? This will likely be pretty short, given that there’s not a linear story to cover. Rebekah Taussig talks about what her experience as a disabled woman in this world has been like, the importance of accessibility, the dangers of non-disabled people’s “kindness” whenContinue reading “Sitting Pretty By Rebekah Taussig”

Joined At The Joints by Marissa Eller

I really loved this, plus it has a very pretty cover. Ivy loves cooking, has severe social anxiety, and was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis a year ago. All summer, she’s basically just stayed inside and watched cooking shows. But now school’s starting, and her also chronically ill sister and mother are trying to convinceContinue reading “Joined At The Joints by Marissa Eller”

Breathing Underwater by Abbey Lee Nash

First off, I am absolutely in love with this cover. Seriously, it’s so beautiful. The one thing I didn’t like about this book was the romance. It felt very rushed and could’ve been much better. Tess has always known she’s going to become a professional swimmer, and get into a prestigious college on a swimmingContinue reading “Breathing Underwater by Abbey Lee Nash”

Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester

This is an amazing book. Five shining stars from me. Verónica is a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia. Swimming started out as a way to ease the pain from her hip, but now the pool is her safe space. Verónica is amazed by the mermaids at Mermaid Cove, her small Florida town’s claim to fame.Continue reading “Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester”