Did you know that Dav Pilkey was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia when he was a kid? His teachers made him sit out in the hallway because of his disruptive behaviour in class. He passed the time by drawing comics... which turned out to be the first adventures of Captain Underpants and Dog Man!
Not all disabilities are visible. For example, we can't tell from glancing at someone if they have dyslexia. A non-apparent disability is also called a hidden or invisible disability. You'll have to do some research about the author for this Reading Challenge category. We're here to help!
We've included the ebook links for most of these recommendations since our website isn't working normally right now. You can still check at your local library to see if you can find a print copy!
A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond and Kate Cosgrove
There are lots of ways to communicate without spoken language! The boy in this story uses a tablet to express his thoughts.
Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit
Vivy joins a baseball team and becomes pen pals with her major league role model. But when an accident puts her on the bench, she has to fight for her dreams.
Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor
Nnamdi's favourite superhero is the Incredible Hulk. When he gets similar powers from a magical statue, he is determined to smash bad guys and avenge his father's death.
A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
After discovering her village's history of witch trials, Addie decides to petition for a memorial to be built.
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker and Devon Holzwarth
People told Evelyn that she could never be a musician. But what she couldn't hear with her ears, she could feel in her body like she was a drum.
Did you complete the 2023 Reading Challenge? High five! Let a grown-up know if you want to receive a certificate, enter the prize draw, or both. You need to have a library card and to fill out this form. We're giving everyone extra time to finish the challenge and enter the contest, so the new deadline is April 1, 2024!