This month, Faber Books published Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words — a powerful and inspiring anthology crafted for children aged 9 to 11. Featuring authentic stories from prominent voices within the disability and visible difference communities, the collection offers a rare and relatable look into growing up disabled.
Whether your child has a disability, a visible difference, or is simply curious about different life experiences, this book provides meaningful perspectives to encourage conversations about inclusion. Carly Findlay, a well-known influencer with ichthyosis, contributed to the book and you can read here chapter on the link below.
From the publisher
When asked about the anthology, Faber Books shared:
Growing up disabled can be an isolating experience. Even if you happen to have loving and well-meaning friends and family around you, chances are you may not know anyone who has already had that experience, and who can advise and reassure. Now, we hope you will.
From navigating sports at school, to facing the confusion of getting given free stuff all the time, to juggling hospital trips alongside your social life, this anthology of first hand experiences of childhood disability will be a welcome companion for disabled children. For non-disabled children it provides a welcome own-voice perspective and will help build empathy and understanding. A very powerful, much-needed book.
You can buy a copy of the book directly from the publisher.
Your chance to win a copy of Owning It
To celebrate the release, Faber Books is offering one lucky reader in the UK or Ireland the chance to win a free copy of Owning It. To be in with a chance of winning, subscribe to our newsletter and keep an eye out for our April edition, which will include all the details of how to enter.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring a meaningful, compassionate conversation starter into your home or classroom.
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