Welcome to Litsy!

This was pretty typical of a short story collection in that the styles were all over the map. A few really spoke to me, and a few I thought about skipping over. I read this slowly, and it had to go back to the library before I got to the last few stories, so maybe I‘ll pick it up again someday and finish it properly… But I loved reading something that showed the real diversity which exists under the disability umbrella.

Took me forever to get through this one now that the school year started, but it was well worth savoring. The stories in this span multiple genres- realistic fiction, fantasy, some sci-fi, and lots of magical realism. It was also one of the most diverse books I‘ve read. Not only does it showcase a number of disabilities, but there‘s also a lot of LBGTQ and minority representation.

This book has not one, but TWO short stories that speak to my theater kid soul.

To every disabled reader, dreamer, storyteller— we can be heroes. This one's for us. — Unbroken dedication. I did cry.

I really enjoyed the stories in this book, and the diversity.

I have a review if you are interested:https://paperbackpropensity.wordpress.com/2019/03/21/book-review-unbroken-edited-by-marieke-nijkamp/

I am really glad to have read it.

#LiteraryLuck day 12 - Disability reads.

My current read features 13 stories starring disabled teens, written by disabled authors.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

Jumping onto #disabilityreads because it‘s such an underrepresented community, not to mention frequently poorly portrayed by non-disabled writers. Disabled teens are an especially vulnerable population and this collection looks to be an intersectional dream. 😍

This story is so cute, I can't stop my stupid grin.
I am like, REALLY in the mood for some YA romance.
It's my happy place.

Got some bookmail today, and picked up a hold from the library, so I am happy.

A collection of #shortstories by disabled authors about disabled teens. They speak to a variety of disabilities & diagnoses, including physical & mental conditions, as well as giving disabled teens a place and voice in many genres. Best of all, they cover how treatments, diagnoses, & societies vary in different cultures & times. I wanted more characterization and depth than stories can deliver, but I have a new list of authors now! #YA #ownvoices

#octoberreads #octoberwrapup #monthlywrapup #octoberstats
Favorite this month was probably the tagged book. Also Aristotle and Dante 💖
What was your favorite read of the month? 😊

I have seen a few different but similar covers for this book. All are gorgeous.

September 18
#CoverLove #YAedition