Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Inclusive Reads!

Happy Disability Pride Month! This is a perfect time to reflect on and celebrate the diverse narratives of disabled authors and stories featuring disability representation. I’m excited to share that I recently finished “A Fox in My Brain” by Lou Lubie, and I absolutely loved it. Read my full review here!

here are some fantastic recommendations to enhance your reading list this month, all available at Tuma’s Books:

1. “Aniana del Mar Jumps In” by Jasminne Mendez – Explore the story of a young protagonist with juvenile arthritis.
2. “A Fox in My Brain” by Lou Lubie – Delve into the experiences of mood disorders through this powerful graphic memoir.
3. “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century” by Alice Wong – A compelling collection of essays highlighting diverse disability experiences.
4. “Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today” by Alice Wong – An adaptation of Wong’s impactful collection for a younger audience.
5. “Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire” by Alice Wong – An insightful exploration of love and care through the lens of disability.
6. “Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice” by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha – A thought-provoking book on disability justice and activism.
7. “A Time to Dance” by Padma Venkatraman – A beautiful story featuring a amputee protagonist.
8. Helen Hoang’s Romance Series: The Kiss Quotient, The Bride Test, and The Heart Principle – Romantic novels featuring autistic protagonists.
9. “Love from A to Z” and “Love from Mecca to Medina” by S.K. Ali – Heartwarming stories with a young character living with multiple scoliosis.
10. “Afrotistic” by Kala Allen Omeiza – A novel featuring a Black autistic character, exploring her vibrant world.
11. “Conditions of a Heart” by Bethany Mangle – A story featuring a protagonist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

When you shop small with us at Tuma’s Books, you’re not just purchasing a book—you’re supporting dreams, families, and communities. Thank you for celebrating Disability Pride Month with inclusive reads!