This AmazeWorks book set provides SIX books and lessons on ability and neurodiversity—a valuable resource to guide educators and caregivers through meaningful conversations with children. ✨

The identities and lived experiences of people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals are often made invisible, erased, or over-simplified with a deficit narrative. Every child deserves to see positive representation of themselves in their books and learning. At AmazeWorks, we believe that honest, intentional conversations allow healthy identity development, meaningful relationships, and justice to happen for people across abilities and neurodivergent identities.

There’s a power in sharing stories. When we listen to each other’s stories, we build empathy. This empathy is necessary if we want to shift our thinking from “them” to “us.” When we take time to understand the impact of identity-based bias and discrimination, we are better equipped to stand up to it.

This work requires time and dedication. These books and lessons are a starting point. Bring belonging to life with this AMAZE-ing resource today!

This resource includes lessons on the following books: Benji, the Bad Day and Me by Sally J. Pla, illustrated by Ken Min; I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, illustrated by Sydney Smith; Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael López; My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley- Newton; Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, illustrated by Scott Magoon; and We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos.