To honor the recent passing of activist Judy Heumann, these books offer an opportunity to celebrate and elevate people with disabilities, call for disability justice, and challenge ableism through reading.

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

“Being Heumann” by Judith Heumann

“Haben” by Haben Girma

“Disability Visibility” edited by Alice Wong

“The Silence Between Us” by Alison Gervais

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1mz1.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.

And one 16-year-old might be integral to the process. Buzz60’s Tony Spitz has the details. 


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