Education Resources: Schneider Family Award
Schneider Family Award
The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. - American Library Association
Award-Winning & Honorary Books
Forever Is Now by
Publication Date: 2023A poignant and lyrical young adult novel-in-verse about a Black teen coming of age in an anxiety-inducing world, from the author of For Black Girls Like Me and In the Key of Us.Henry, Like Always by
Publication Date: 2023Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always.The Fire, the Water, and Maudie Mcginn by
Publication Date: 2023Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the courage to tell him a terrible secret about life with her mom and new stepdad?Wildoak by
Publication Date: 2022Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with beauty, compassion, and unforgettable storytelling as it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal, and natural worlds.Listen by
Publication Date: 2022From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn't hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary.A Bird Will Soar by
Publication Date: 2021A heartfelt and hopeful debut about a bird-loving autistic child whose family's special nest is in danger of falling apart.The Words in My Hands by
Publication Date: 2021Part coming of age, part call to action, this fast-paced novel about a Deaf teenager by a Deaf author is a unique and inspiring exploration of what it means to belong.My City Speaks by
Publication Date: 2021A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.I Talk Like a River by
Publication Date: 2020Poet Jordan Scott writes movingly in this powerful and ultimately uplifting book, based on his own experience, and masterfully illustrated by Greenaway Medalist Sydney Smith. A book for any child who feels lost, lonely, or unable to fit in.Itzhak by
Publication Date: 2020 (eBook)This picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselvesThis Is My Brain in Love by
Publication Date: 2020Told in dual narrative, This Is My Brain in Love is a stunning YA contemporary romance, exploring mental health, race, and, ultimately self-acceptance.Just Ask! by
Publication Date: 2019Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same- When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.Rescue and Jessica by
Publication Date: 2018Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire.The Remember Balloons by
Publication Date: 2018What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.Silent Days, Silent Dreams by
Publication Date: 2017Allen Say brings his lavish illustrations and hybrid narrative and artistic styles to the story of artist James Castle.Six Dots: a Story of Young Louis Braille by
Publication Date: 2016An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille-a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet.Emmanuel's Dream: the True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by
Publication Date: 2015Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.A Boy and a Jaguar by
Publication Date: 2014Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy's life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography.A Splash of Red: the Life and Art of Horace Pippin by
Publication Date: 2013Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was- an artist.Back to Front and Upside Down by
Publication Date: 2012This delightful book deals with a common childhood frustration and will remind readers that practice pays off and that everyone has to ask for help sometimes.The Pirate of Kindergarten by
Publication Date: 2010With the help of her pirate patch, Ginny can read, run, and even snip her scissors with double the speed! Vibrant illustrations from Lynne Avril capture the realities of what Ginny sees both before and after.
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