Using Children’s Literature to Learn About

Disabilities and Illness, 2^nd edition

By Joan Blaska

This release could be the best book published in its analysis of books about children with disabilities. The guidelines for critiquing books of this genre coupled with the extensive annotated book recommendations and Joan’s strategies for how to use these books make this an invaluable source for both parents and educators.

“There may not be another source so thorough and so sensitive in its analysis of children's books which teach all of us about the lives, families, struggles, and successes of people with disabilities! It is a must for every parent, every teacher, and every child.”
Robin Hasslen, Ph.D.
Professor in Child and Family Studies, St Cloud State

“This book changed the way my teachers presented their curriculum to be more inclusive, representing all children and provided them with quality literature and resource materials.”
Elaine Nelson, Program Supervisor
St. Francis District #15

2003/252 pages/cloth $37.95/ISBN: 1-891928-25-2; paper $27.95.ISBN: 1-891928-24-4