Disabilities

[close] Join us to discuss how disabilities are handled in YA books. DISABILITY IN YA 2016 Running from Monday the 8th of August to the Sunday the 21st we will allow an open non-judgemental environment in which to discuss YA books that deal with disability, and talk freely about how certain negative portrayals make us feel. I want to allow a platform for disabled and non-disabled people alike to discuss what they feel is acceptable in books, and how they interpret ‘positive representation’, without hurtful comments or abusive language. After all, healthy discussion is a GOOD THING. We all have different opinions, and as long as they don’t hurt anyone else, then comparing and learning will help us all as people and diverse readers of YA. If you want to take part 1. Join the Goodreads page 2. Read a YA book with a disabled character 3. (Optional) Take a photo of your Disability in YA read and tag it #disabilityinYA 4. Join the discussion on August 21st! Important to note that this includes ALL disabilities, physical and otherwise, and ANYONE can take part! Read the topic What is this? To find out more

[close] For those who want to read Disabilities and Theology, but aren't in the like, 4 programs that also care about this.

[close] Because everyone deserves to have their story told. This focus of this group is diversity in media and giving a spotlight to underrepresented individuals and their stories and supporting the authors already seeking to make a change. Each month we'll feature a "Book of the Month" as a recommendation along with challenges, polls, and other activities. Members are encouraged to make their own events, host their own challenges, create polls, add items to our shelves, and open up discussions. I want this to be an inclusive environment where everyone feels like their voice can be heard.

[close] Mental Illness. Eating Disorders. Sexual Assault. Domestic Violence. So many issues come with such a huge stigma attached. Education and understanding are the keys to ending stigma. Every month we will read another book tackling a stigmatized issue such as one of the ones listed above. Suggestions will be taken, different issues will be tackled, and both fiction and nonfiction books will be included. Be a stigma fighter, learn with me.