Description
By: Cathy Reay
A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay.
Have you ever felt like you don't fit in anywhere?
Or like no-one understands what it feels like to be you?
Maybe you feel like you're the only person in the world who looks, moves or thinks like you do.
Well, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone, and you belong in the world exactly as you are.
In this honest, funny, empowering guide, Cathy Reay draws on her own experiences of growing up disabled to encourage young readers to embrace (or at least, feel kinda sorta OK with) their disabled identity.
From navigating the transition from primary to secondary school, to voicing their accessibility needs, to finding disabled community and gaining the confidence to stand up for their rights, and for others too-Cathy examines the challenges faced by disabled children, touching gently on issues such as bullying and discrimination, and what to do when you feel like people just don't get it with comforting and practical advice to guide readers through tough times. How to be disabled and proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it) empowers disabled readers to value and appreciate themselves for who they are, exactly as they are, and acts as a powerful call to action for both disabled and non-disabled children to advocate for a more accessible, more understanding world.
This is the essential guide to growing up disabled, perfect for children aged 9+ to read together with their families.
Published: 27th March 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Audience: Children
For Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Publisher: Penguin UK
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 21.4 x 13.3 x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.25