We Are the Scrappy Ones
We are the scrappy ones. / We live, we adapt, we defy. / Made of stardust and grit, we are spectacular. Children with disabilities experience the world in all kinds of ways. Yet one thing… Read More →
Reviews
“In Fagan’s luminous, star-spangled scenes, people using wheelchairs, white canes, communication devices, and more radiate joy and community, countering assumptions about disabled people (such as “loss leaves no space for laughter”) and reminding readers that… View →
“Disability advocate Taussig (Sitting Pretty) directly addresses children with disabilities in this beautiful affirmation of belonging, imagination, and self-worth . . . A meaningful work for children with disabilities and those who interact with them, this is a purchase… View →
“Rebekah’s poem about growing up disabled is insightful, heartfelt, and true. It makes complex ideas simple to understand, and simple ideas feel fresh and new. Kirbi’s warm artwork will draw in young readers while Rebekah’s words settle in their minds. This is a… View →
“We Are the Scrappy Ones is a tribute to a community often marginalized, whose truths embody the best of what humans are to each other. This book is necessary and powerful.” —Kao Kalia Yang, author of The Rock in My Throat View →
“We Are the Scrappy Ones is a remarkably beautiful, soul-lifting, groundbreaking story. For our world and the future of our vibrant disabled community, I’m overjoyed this book exists.”—Shane Burcaw, author of the award-winning books Not So Different: What… View →