Reading provides a unique lens to view characters whose circumstances and life experiences mirror our own or bring to light perspectives very different from our own.

In Harper Lee’s renowned novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the wise and respected character, Atticus Finch, teaches his daughter Scout that judging someone (Boo Radley) before knowing them is not a fair assessment of their character.

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” 

What better way to teach this valuable life lesson than through reading novels? By including novels that depict characters impacted by disability in your classroom or school library, you open the door to self-discovery, awareness, and acceptance.

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Find more book options on these websites:

• Penguin Random House
• Epic Reads
• Publisher's Weekly