Tag: Realistic Fiction

• ‘Crazy’- Lebert, Benjamin

  A smart, funny, poignant, very modern autobiographical coming-of-age novel, written when the author was sixteen years old. Like Catcher in the Rye, Crazy appeals to the teenager in us all. Benni himself is partially paralyzed and a serial failure (he’s been kicked out of four boarding schools in his short life and has just entered…

  The Disability Archives

  27th Oct 2023

  Age, Author, Autobiography, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Genre, L, Novels, Paralysis, Physical Disability, Realistic, Young Adult

  Autobiography, Boarding School, Coming of Age, Contemporary, Fiction, Germany, Novel, Paralysis, Partial-Paralysis, Physical Disability, Realistic Fiction, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, Translated, Young Adult

• ‘Constellations’- Glasheen, Kate

  A raw graphic novel debut about a queer teen living in the margins who is determined to find their way ahead. Are you supposed to be a boy or a girl? It’s a question that follows Claire everywhere. Inescapable on the street, in school, and even at home. A black hole forever trying to pull…

  The Disability Archives

  20th Oct 2023

  Addiction, Age, Author, Book Type, Disability, Fiction, G, Genre, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Queer, Realistic, Young Adult

  1980S, Addiction, Fiction, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Neurodivergence, Non-Binary, Non-Binary MC, Queer, Realistic Fiction, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, USA, Young Adult

• ‘Clean’- Reed, Amy

  You’re probably wondering how I ended up here. I’m still wondering the same thing. Olivia, Kelly, Christopher, Jason, and Eva have one thing in common: They’re addicts. Addicts who have hit rock bottom and been stuck together in rehab to face their problems, face sobriety, and face themselves. None of them wants to be there.…

  The Disability Archives

  20th Oct 2023

  Addiction, Age, Anorexia, Author, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Eating Disorder, Fiction, Genre, Mental Health, Neurodivergent, Novels, OCD, R, Realistic, Young Adult

  Addiction, Anorexia, Contemporary, Eating Disorder, Fiction, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Multiple POV, Neurodivergence, Novel, OCD, Realistic Fiction, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, USA, Young Adult

• ‘Challenger Deep’- Shusterman, Neal

  Caden Bosch is on a ship that’s headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench. Caden Bosch is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behaviour. Caden Bosch is designated the ship’s artist in residence to document the journey with images.…

  The Disability Archives

  15th Oct 2023

  Age, Author, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Genre, Mental Health, Neurodivergent, Novels, Realistic, S, Schizophrenia, Young Adult

  Contemporary, Fiction, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Novel, Realistic Fiction, Schizophrenia, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, The Mariana Trench, The Ocean, Young Adult

• ‘A Time to Dance’- Venkatraman, Padma

  Padma Venkatraman’s inspiring story of a young girl’s struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and…

  The Disability Archives

  14th Sep 2023

  Age, Amputee, Author, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Genre, Lyrical, Novels, Physical Disability, Prosthetic Limb, Realistic, Romance, V, Young Adult

  Amputee, Contemporary, Dance, Fiction, India, Indian MC, Novel, Physical Disability, Prosthetic Leg, Prosthetic Limb, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, Young Adult

• ‘Artificial Divide’-Kingett, Robert. Lacey, Randy

  Step into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more. This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by Blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go on epic adventures. Artificial Divide is an own-voices story collection…

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  11th Sep 2023

  Adult, Age, Anthology, Author, Blind, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Disability Aid User, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fiction, Genre, K, L, Misc, Misc., Multi-Genre, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Disability, Realistic, Science-Fiction, Short Stories, Short Story/ies, Thriller, Visual Disability

  Adult, Anthology, Blind, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Multi-Genre, Multi-Setting, Multiple POV, Multiple Sclerosis, Realistic Fiction, Science-Fiction, Short Stories, Short Story Anthology, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, Thriller, Visual Disability

• ‘All Are Welcome’- Penfold, Alexandra

  A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all kids. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yamulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow…

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  10th Sep 2023

  Age, Author, Book Type, Childrens, Disability, Fiction, Genre, K, LGBTQ+, Misc., P, Picture Books, Realistic

  Childrens, Diversity, Fiction, Inclusivity, LGBTQ+, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Social Issues, Social Justice, Stand Alone, Submitted Book

• ‘Ali and the Sea Stars’- Stroker, Ali

  Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker captures the magic and community of theater in her debut picture book, about a spirited girl in a wheelchair who stages a show for her hometown. Based on the pivotal summer Ali performed in her first musical by the Jersey Shore! Ali loves to dance, sing, and act. But she…

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  9th Sep 2023

  Age, Author, Autobiography, Book Type, Childrens, Disability, Disability Aid User, Fiction, Genre, Mobility Aid User, Paralysis, Picture Books, R, Realistic, Reduced Mobility, S, Wheelchair User

  Childrens, Fiction, Paraplegic, Physical Disability, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, USA, Wheelchair User

• ‘A Friend for Henry’- Bailey, Jenn

  In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when…

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  8th Sep 2023

  Age, Author, Autism, B, Book Type, Childrens, Disability, Fiction, Genre, Neurodivergent, Picture Books, Realistic, S

  Autism, Childrens, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, USA

• ’10 Things I Can See From Here’- Mac, Carrie

  Think positive. Don’t worry; be happy. Keep calm and carry on. Maeve has heard it all before. She’s been struggling with severe anxiety for a long time, and as much as she wishes it was something she could just talk herself out of, it’s not. She constantly imagines the worst, composes obituaries in her head,…

  The Disability Archives

  8th Sep 2023

  Addiction, Age, Anxiety, Author, Bisexual, Book Type, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Genre, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, M, Neurodivergent, Novels, Queer, Realistic, Romance, Young Adult

  Addiction, Anxiety, Bisexual, Bisexual SC, Canada, Contemporary, F/F, Fiction, Invisible Disability, Lesbian, Lesbian MC, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Stand Alone, Submitted Book, Young Adult