Where to Start Reading About Disability

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Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor at Book Riot, where she focuses on audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, a platform that celebrates Appalachian literature. Previously, Kendra co-founded and was the Executive Director of Reading Women, a popular podcast with an international following. In her free time, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and sharing photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.

As someone who shares my experiences as a neurodivergent disabled individual, I often recommend books about disability. Recently, someone asked me, “But where should I start?” If you’re looking for recommendations, here are some of my top picks.

“Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century” edited by Alice Wong is the top book I suggest for learning about living with a disability. It showcases the diverse experiences of disabled individuals and the challenges they encounter daily.

“Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe Women’s Pain” by Abby Norman explores the struggles of individuals with endometriosis and the medical disbelief surrounding women’s pain.

“Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery” by Annie Liontas offers insights into the impact of brain injuries on overall health, based on Liontas’s personal experience with concussions.

The cozy genre has gained popularity, spanning cozy mysteries, cozy horror, and even cozy science fiction and fantasy. These genres create a charming atmosphere with rich settings and engaging stories with lower stakes.

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