The Inclusive Books for Children Awards celebrate children’s books that help more kids see themselves in stories. The awards choose UK-published books for young readers (about ages 1 to 9) with main characters from different backgrounds and life experiences.
That can include characters who are disabled, neurodivergent, from an ethnic minority group, or part of a family that looks different from yours. The idea is simple: since many kinds of kids exist in real life, many kinds of kids should be included in books.
Two winning titles mentioned are “Supa Nova,” about a girl who loves science, and “Let’s Play,” which is sensory-friendly and designed with accessibility in mind. “Let’s Play” includes features like signs and braille—raised dots that people can read with their fingertips.
Inclusive books can be fun stories, and they can also help readers build empathy by meeting characters with different experiences. Next time you’re at a library, try picking one book that feels familiar and one that teaches you about a life you’re still learning about.
That can include characters who are disabled, neurodivergent, from an ethnic minority group, or part of a family that looks different from yours. The idea is simple: since many kinds of kids exist in real life, many kinds of kids should be included in books.
Two winning titles mentioned are “Supa Nova,” about a girl who loves science, and “Let’s Play,” which is sensory-friendly and designed with accessibility in mind. “Let’s Play” includes features like signs and braille—raised dots that people can read with their fingertips.
Inclusive books can be fun stories, and they can also help readers build empathy by meeting characters with different experiences. Next time you’re at a library, try picking one book that feels familiar and one that teaches you about a life you’re still learning about.