Ability Issues

Books in Ability Issues

A Friend Like Zilla

This is a brave book. Rachna Gilmore writes from inside the mind of a pre-teen child with unerring confidence ... masterful." - Quill and Quire. Nobby meets the older Zilla when her family goes on ... more

A River of Hands

The first of its kind, this anthology contains four children's stories by young Deaf authors and Deaf illustrators. Contributors were mentored by some of Canada's most notable authors, editors and ... more

Between Myself And Them

For the first time, adults in their 20s share their real experiences living with disability... This collection of first-person narratives and dialogues is grouped into sections pertaining to diffe... more

Emily Included

A Regular School - Emily Eaton was born with cerebral palsy. She couldn't communicate or control her movements like other kids, and she used a wheelchair. But that did not stop her from wanting to ... more

Franny and the Music Girl

By the same author as Hattie Pearl Click Click... Franny and the Music Girl features the irrepressible, energetic girl who also happens to be in a wheelchair ... the illustrations are colourful, ... more

Rainbows in the Dark

Abby hates visiting the second-hand clothing shop with her mother -- until she meets Joanna and Charlie. Charlie is Joanna's guide dog, a loyal friend and worker who helps her to see, but he's no h... more

Terrific Women Teachers

Profiles of ten inspiring women educators from around the world... Each chapter includes photographs, sidebars and fascinating facts about these groundbreaking women: Maria Montessori, founder of... more

The Color of Silence

Two girls, both without a voice. One refuses to speak, the other is trapped in a body that won’t let her. At seventeen, Alex feels as if her life is over. She will never recover from the tra... more

The Smart Princess

A unique and much-needed collection, The Smart Princess takes readers inside the fantasies, dreams and disappointments of young people who are Deaf. This book is written and illustrated by winners ... more

Zoe's Extraordinary Holiday Adventures

Zoe mostly has it good. Her parents are nice, her brother isn't half bad, and her dog Ella is amazing. But Zoe thinks her life is boring - nothing ever changes. She's stuck in her wheelchair and he... more

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