Characters with Disabilities in Newbery Books: Analysis and Trends

Authors

Kellie Egan, Brigham Young University
Tina Dyches, Brigham Young University

Keywords

children's literature, socially diverse environments, characters with disabilities

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

Children’s literature is an important tool that can be used to learn and grow in socially diverse environments. Realistic portrayals of characters with disabilities have the potential to promote acceptance and understanding of students with disabilities. 1Other studies have shown that the number of children’s books portraying characters with disabilities is not proportionate with the number of students in the United States with disabilities. However, over the years, the portrayal is becoming increasingly positive.

Recommended Citation

Egan, Kellie and Dyches, Tina (2019) "Characters with Disabilities in Newbery Books: Analysis and Trends," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/7