Exhibitions

Thanks to the collaboration of IBBY Italia, the 2023 Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities (that is being lauched at the 2023 Bologna Children's Book Fair) will be on display during the IASL 2023. The collection encompasses 40 new titles from 22 countries and is arranged in two categories: 

Category 1 - Accessible Books

Books using different systems and designs can help make reading accessible for everyone. These may include braille, sign language, large print, non-verbal communication systems or tactile formats. It can also include easy-to-read books with simplified age-appropriate concepts and shorter texts that are specifically written for young people with intellectual, developmental, neurodivergent or learning disabilities.

Category 2 - Portrayals of Disability

This section includes picture books, fiction, and nonfiction titles that depict people who are d/Deaf or have disabilities. These subjects do not include physical health issues, such as common childhood illnesses and injuries, unless they lead to chronic disability. Mental health issues such as OCD or schizophrenia may be included.

(Source: Ibby International, 2023)