Throughout July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month in honor of people with disabilities of all kinds. Keep scrolling to find some thematically appropriate recommendations!
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Bookish Goods
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New Releases
Darkly She Goes by Hubert and Vincent Mallié
Arzhur was once a revered knight. Now wallowing in disgrace, he seizes on an opportunity to restore his lost honor by rescuing a captive princess. But Princess Islen has her own plans — and her own honor to regain…
I Should Not Love You by Chise Ogawa
In this enemies-to-lovers tale, Taisei is determined to get back at Keita, a former classmate and the only person to not fall under the spell of Taisei’s charming good looks. But his well-laid plans take an unexpected turn when Taisei finds himself falling in love with his hated rival!
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: disabilities! As these comics show, disabilities take all forms. It’s important to recognize both the limitations that disabilities cause and the contributions that disabled people still make to the world, especially when provided the right accommodations.
My Brain Is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by Various Creators
This charming collection, illustrated by Monzusu and written by nine people with different mental disabilities, relates the ups and downs of being disabled — including the relief that comes with finally finding the right diagnosis.
The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp and Manuel Preitano
The Arkham Center for Independence is dedicated to helping people like Barbara Gordon, recently paralyzed by a gunshot wound, adapt to and live with their disabilities. Or is it? When Barbara starts hearing strange noises and patients start going missing, it is up to her to figure out what secrets Arkham is hiding.
It’s been 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, but there’s still a lot of work to do. Consider giving to an organization like the Disability Rights Center or the Disability Empowerment Center to help disabled people around the U.S.!
~Eileen