A collage of six book covers on a striped background. Covers feature bright colors, illustrations, and text, conveying themes of diversity and disability experiences.

Jul 10, 2025 6 Books to Read in Celebration of Disability Pride Month

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Curated by Marketing & PR Assistant Chloe Sparrow

Disability Pride Month, held each year in July, is a time to celebrate the achievements of individuals with disabilities. Since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th of 1990, the month of July has quickly become a time to honor the history of the disabled community while continuing the fight for accessibility for all. In honor of this historic moment, we’ve curated a collection of powerful books that celebrate and explore the experiences of those in the disabled community.

Yellow book cover titled "Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life" by Alice Wong. Features a stylized red tiger and floral motifs, conveying empowerment.

Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life
By Alice Wong

Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos and commissioned art by disabled Asian American artists, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker and dreamer.

Cover of "Demystifying Disability" by Emily Ladau. Diverse cartoon figures with disabilities are on a teal background, conveying inclusivity and empowerment.

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
By Emily Ladau

Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place.

Book cover of "Easy Beauty" by Chloé Cooper Jones features a black-and-white photo of a woman and child. Text highlights praise and award nominations. Pale blue background.

Easy Beauty
By Chloé Cooper Jones

Easy Beauty is a groundbreaking memoir about disability, motherhood, and a journey to far-flung places in search of a new way of seeing and being seen.

Cover of "True Biz" by Sara Nović features bold, colorful letters spelling "TRUE BIZ" over a stylized hand. A quote says, "Electrifying, a wonder" by Celeste Ng. The Reese’s Book Club badge is on the right. The tone is vibrant and engaging.

True Biz
By Sara Nović

This novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf,  experiencing an unforgettable journey into the Dead community and the universal celebration of human connection.

Cover of "The Country of the Blind" by Andrew Leland. It features diverse people with canes and guide dogs, suggesting themes of vision loss. The tone is thoughtful and inclusive.

The Country of The Blind: a Memoir at The End of Sight
By Andrew Leland

A witty, winning and revelatory personal narrative of the author’s transition from sightedness to blindness – and his quest to learn all he can about blindness as a distinct and rich culture all its own.

Cover of "Where You See Yourself" by Claire Forrest. A woman in a wheelchair looks out a doorway, envisioning herself on a college campus. The tone is hopeful and inspiring.

Where You See Yourself
By Claire Forrest

Where You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale and a swoon-worthy romance in this story about a girl who’s determined to follow her dreams.

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