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Chapter 3: Insider's PerspectiveLoading...
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We believe that children deserve books that: - (a) Include accurate and authentic representations of disability;
- (b) Include at least two characters with disabilities;
- (c) Are authored and illustrated by people with lived disability experiences;
- (d) Are historically accurate;
- (e) Are written using inclusive and current language that [dismantles ableism];
- (f) Avoid and dismantle stereotypes including the need to cure or overcome disabilities;
- (g) Acknowledge and respect the power of individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, we believe that children need books that allow everyone to speak their own truths, create their own stories, and challenge limits set by society.
We must not let anyone’s mind limit what able hearts can do.
Since deafness and heard of hearing in children's literature is limited, we want to make sure that the represenations that are out are accurate and follow the rules of our Literacy-Cast Proclamation.
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Chapter 4: Literacy-Cast ProclamationLoading...
We believe that children deserve books that: - (a) Include accurate and authentic representations of disability;
- (b) Include at least two characters with disabilities;
- (c) Are authored and illustrated by people with lived disability experiences;
- (d) Are historically accurate;
- (e) Are written using inclusive and current language that [dismantles ableism];
- (f) Avoid and dismantle stereotypes including the need to cure or overcome disabilities;
- (g) Acknowledge and respect the power of individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, we believe that children need books that allow everyone to speak their own truths, create their own stories, and challenge limits set by society.
We must not let anyone’s mind limit what able hearts can do.
Since deafness and heard of hearing in children's literature is limited, we want to make sure that the represenations that are out are accurate and follow the rules of our Literacy-Cast Proclamation.
