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Happy Book Birthday to the chapter book series MAE & MALIBU!

Share your favorite disability kidlit titles in the comments and read my interview with @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social at www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi...

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The image discusses authentic disability representation in children’s literature and promotes Jenna Elyse Johnson and Anuki López’s chapter book series MAE & MALIBU, a set of illustrated children’s books about a disabled child who manages her epilepsy with the help of her service dog. Against a pale purple background, the title reads: “MAE & MALIBU Chapter Book Series.” Above the title is the hashtag: #disabilitykidlit . Below the title are large images of the covers of the first two chapter books in the series: MAE & MALIBU #1—THE DREAM TEAM and MAE & MALIBU #2—FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, both written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and illustrated by Anuki López. Below the book covers is a quote from Jenna that reads: “This series has been inspired by my relationship with my own service dog and is truly a dream come true…I hope I get to write MAE AND MALIBU books forever! ~Jenna Elyse Johnson” At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-jenna-elyse-johnson
September 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
karenautio.bsky.social
“A more accessible world harms no one and helps everyone.

We cannot give up on fighting for accessibility.”

—Emily Ladau in her WORDS I WHEEL BY newsletter

PLAYDATE SURPRISE focuses on #accessibility and #inclusion.

#Accessible #UniversalDesign
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February 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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We are delighted to share with our readers a guest post from author Jennifer Durrant who is sharing The 5 Best Picture Books with Disability Representation with us.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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A Little Like Magic by Sarah Kurpiel
It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth and I have a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐book to recommend!
A lovely, authentic, empowering picture book.
Stretching out of one’s comfort zone can be worth it—a truth universally applicable. Next time can even be enjoyable.
#BookReview #DisabilityKidLit
July 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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**Like/share this post for a chance to win one of Jenna’s books.**

“Disability stories remind us that #disability is human.” ~@kidlitjennaj.bsky.social

Read my #interview with Jenna at www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi...

#picturebooks #kidlit #author #kidlitauthors #disabilitykidlit #booksky
Against a book background with scalloped paper on top, the title reads: “Disability Kidlit.” Paperclipped to the top right is a large image of the cover of Jenna Elyse Johnson’s picture book, EVERY BODY MOVE! To the left of the book is a quote from Jenna that reads: “Disability stories remind us that disability is human. That we are all human. It normalizes a very normal thing…disability stories reflect our world. Real kids and real people. ~Jenna Elyse Johnson” Below the quote is a review Kirkus that says: “Kirkus called EVERY BODY MOVE! ‘a much-needed window and mirror for children’ that’s ‘welcoming, joyful, and truly inclusive.’” At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-jenna-elyse-johnson
May 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM