Abilities, Disabilities, Exceptionalities Literature Review

Title: Hooway for Wodney Wat

Author: Helen Lester

Illustrator: Lynn Munsinger

ISBN #: 0-618-21612-X

Description: In the book Hooway for Wodney Wat,

written by Helen Lester, Rodney Rat in unable to
pronounce his Rs. Rodney Rats speech impediment causes him to have little self
confidence and for his classmates to make fun of him. A new rodent comes to
school, Camilla Capybara, who declares that she is bigger, smarter, and meaner
than anyone. She is indeed bigger, smarter, and meaner than the other rodents at
school. One day Rodney is chosen as the leader of Simon Says. He is intimidated
by Camilla and afraid that everyone, especially Camilla, will make fun of his
speech when he gives directions. Camilla cannot understand his directions because
he cannot pronounce his Rs but all of his other classmates are used to this and still
understand his directions. By the end of the book Camilla leaves forever by going
west because she misunderstood Rodney and he becomes the hero.

Number Question Yes No N/A

1. Does the author of this book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
write on this subject? (Does the author
identify as an HUGs or have they done
their research, have they talked to people
who do identify as HUGs?)

2. Does the illustrator of the book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
illustrate the book and the subject? (Does
the illustrator identify as a member of an
HUG or have they done their research,
 talked to people who do?)

3. Does this book avoid tokenism? (For X

instance, illustrations or depictions of a
group as all the same looking, acting, or
talking. The diversity of each group should
be evident. Tokenism is defined by the
Merriam Webster Dictionary as the practice
of only making a symbolic effort to
represent a group.).
Of
Females?
Males?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s
Family Unit

4. Does the book depict characters who X

identify as any of the HUGs
Female

African American/ Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/ American Indian
A person with exceptionalities
Latinx/o/a/ Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

5. Are the events and facts in the book are X

historically accurate?

6. Is this book free of stereotypes and X

generalizations of HUGs to represent the
diversity of the group?
Females? (domestic,submissive)
African American/Black (angry)
Asian Pacific Islander American
 (small people and eyes)
Native American/American Indian
(feather headbands, chanting)
Exceptionalities (weak)
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic (Lazy, only
speak spanish, have huge families)
LGBTQIA2s (butch, sexual, weird)
Family Units

7. Are HUGs depicted in strong roles? X

Females?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

8. Does the book send a message to the reader X

that anyone can do anything they aspire to
do?

9. Does this book use vocabulary from the X

culture(s) being depicted?

10. Is the book free of loaded words? X

Racist words
Sexist words
Insensitive words

11. Is this book free of condescending language? X

12. Does this book represent inclusion of all X

people no matter their differences?

For example: Does the book show people

with exceptionalities able to learn and work
alongside those without exceptionalities?
Are those unable to walk shown finding
ways to still be included in the activities
desired/ the activities of those around them?

13. Does this book accurately depict adaptive X

equipment?
 14. Are the various lifestyles of the characters X
in the book represented in a favorable
manner?

15. Was the book published after 2000? X

Title: Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant

Author: Cliford L. Corman, M.D and Esther Trevino, M.F.C.C

Illustrator: Richard A. DiMatteo

ISBN #: 978-1886941755

Description: Eukee the elephant is smart and likes to play. He

sometimes gets himself into trouble because he feels very jumpy
jumpy. After taking some tests and talking to a doctor, Eukee is
diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD.With some
help from Dr. Tusk, Eukee is able find strategies to help his ADD like sticker charts and
medicine. Eukee is soon able to learn to keep his body calm and his mind focused.

Number Question Yes No N/A

1. Does the author of this book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
write on this subject? (Does the author
identify as an HUGs or have they done
their research, have they talked to people
who do identify as HUGs?)

2. Does the illustrator of the book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
illustrate the book and the subject? (Does
the illustrator identify as a member of an
HUG or have they done their research,
talked to people who do?)
3. Does this book avoid tokenism? (For X
instance, illustrations or depictions of a
group as all the same looking, acting, or
talking. The diversity of each group should
be evident. Tokenism is defined by the
Merriam Webster Dictionary as the practice
of only making a symbolic effort to
represent a group.).
Of
Females?
Males?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s
Family Unit

4. Does the book depict characters who X

identify as any of the HUGs
Female
African American/ Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/ American Indian
A person with exceptionalities
Latinx/o/a/ Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

5. Are the events and facts in the book are X

historically accurate?

6. Is this book free of stereotypes and X

generalizations of HUGs to represent the
diversity of the group?
Females? (domestic,submissive)
African American/Black (angry)
Asian Pacific Islander American
(small people and eyes)
Native American/American Indian
(feather headbands, chanting)
 Exceptionalities (weak)
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic (Lazy, only
speak spanish, have huge families)
LGBTQIA2s (butch, sexual, weird)
Family Units

7. Are HUGs depicted in strong roles? X

Females?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

8. Does the book send a message to the reader X

that anyone can do anything they aspire to
do?

9. Does this book use vocabulary from the X

culture(s) being depicted?

10. Is the book free of loaded words? X

Racist words
Sexist words

11. Is this book free of condescending language? X

12. Does this book represent inclusion of all X

people no matter their differences?

For example: Does the book show people

with exceptionalities able to learn and work
alongside those without exceptionalities?
Are those unable to walk shown finding
ways to still be included in the activities
desired/ the activities of those around them?

13. Does this book accurately depict adaptive X

equipment?

14. Are the various lifestyles of the characters X

in the book represented in a favorable
manner?
 15. Was the book published after 2000? X
Copyright date: November 2017

Title: Keith Edwards Different Day

Author: Karin Melberg Schwier

Illustrator: Karin Melberg Schwier

ISBN #: 0-915166-74-7

Description: Keith Edwards Different Day is about a boy, Keith

Edward, who cannot wink and takes a little longer to understand things. He works very
hard throughout the book to wink. Throughout the day he encounters various people of
different abilities. One in a wheelchair, one who needs to wear a helmet to protect their
head, and many other people. At the end of the day, Keith is curious about how many
different types of people he saw. He asks his mother many questions about the different
people why they are different then him. Keiths mom explains that everyone is born a little
different. Sometimes people are born with a lost or bent puzzle piece. He decides that
different is just different, not bad.

Number Question Yes No N/A

1. Does the author of this book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
write on this subject? (Does the author
identify as an HUGs or have they done
their research, have they talked to people
who do identify as HUGs?)

2. Does the illustrator of the book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
illustrate the book and the subject? (Does
the illustrator identify as a member of an
HUG or have they done their research,
 talked to people who do?)

Does this book avoid tokenism? (For X

3. instance, illustrations or depictions of a
group as all the same looking, acting, or
talking. The diversity of each group should
be evident. Tokenism is defined by the
Merriam Webster Dictionary as the practice
of only making a symbolic effort to
represent a group.).
Of
Females?
Males?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s
Family Unit

4. Does the book depict characters who X

identify as any of the HUGs
Female

African American/ Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/ American Indian
A person with exceptionalities
Latinx/o/a/ Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

5. Are the events and facts in the book are X

historically accurate?

6. Is this book free of stereotypes and X

generalizations of HUGs to represent the
diversity of the group?
Females? (domestic,submissive)
African American/Black (angry)
Asian Pacific Islander American
(small people and eyes)
Native American/American Indian
(feather headbands, chanting)
 Exceptionalities (weak)
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic (Lazy, only
speak spanish, have huge families)
LGBTQIA2s (butch, sexual, weird)
Family Units

7. Are HUGs depicted in strong roles? X

Females?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

8. Does the book send a message to the reader X

that anyone can do anything they aspire to
do?

9. Does this book use vocabulary from the X

culture(s) being depicted?

10. Is the book free of loaded words? X

Racist words
Sexist words

11. Is this book free of condescending language? X

12. Does this book represent inclusion of all X

people no matter their differences?

For example: Does the book show people

with exceptionalities able to learn and work
alongside those without exceptionalities?
Are those unable to walk shown finding
ways to still be included in the activities
desired/ the activities of those around them?

13. Does this book accurately depict adaptive X

equipment?

14. Are the various lifestyles of the characters X

in the book represented in a favorable
manner?
 15. Was the book published after 2000? X
Copyright date: November 2017

Title: Ians Walk

Author: Laurie Lears

Illustrator: Karen Ritz

ISBN #: 978-0-8075-3481-6

Description: In the book Ians Walk by Laurie Lears sisters

Julie and Tara are ready to go on an adventure to the park to
feed the ducks. Their brother Ian really wants to go too but
they are not so sure this is a good idea. Ian has autism and
goes through life a little differently. The book explains that Ian sees, hears, smells, feels, and
tastes a little differently. Julie and Tara decide to take Ian with after all. When Ian gets lost
in the park, Julie must find him and learn about the world the way Ian sees it.

Number Question Yes No N/A

1. Does the author of this book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
write on this subject? (Does the author
identify as an HUGs or have they done
their research, have they talked to people
who do identify as HUGs?)

2. Does the illustrator of the book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
illustrate the book and the subject? (Does
the illustrator identify as a member of an
HUG or have they done their research,
talked to people who do?)

3. Does this book avoid tokenism? (For X

instance, illustrations or depictions of a
group as all the same looking, acting, or
talking. The diversity of each group should
be evident. Tokenism is defined by the
 Merriam Webster Dictionary as the practice
of only making a symbolic effort to
represent a group.).
Of
Females?
Males?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s
Family Unit

4. Does the book depict characters who X

identify as any of the HUGs
Female
African American/ Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/ American Indian
A person with exceptionalities
Latinx/o/a/ Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

5. Are the events and facts in the book are X

historically accurate?

6. Is this book free of stereotypes and X

generalizations of HUGs to represent the
diversity of the group?
Females? (domestic,submissive)
African American/Black (angry)
Asian Pacific Islander American
(small people and eyes)
Native American/American Indian
(feather headbands, chanting)
Exceptionalities (weak)
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic (Lazy, only
speak spanish, have huge families)
LGBTQIA2s (butch, sexual, weird)
Family Units
7. Are HUGs depicted in strong roles? X
Females?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

8. Does the book send a message to the reader X

that anyone can do anything they aspire to
do?

9. Does this book use vocabulary from the X

culture(s) being depicted?

10. Is the book free of loaded words? X

Racist words
Sexist words

11. Is this book free of condescending language? X

12. Does this book represent inclusion of all X

people no matter their differences?

For example: Does the book show people

with exceptionalities able to learn and work
alongside those without exceptionalities?
Are those unable to walk shown finding
ways to still be included in the activities
desired/ the activities of those around them?

13. Does this book accurately depict adaptive X

equipment?

14. Are the various lifestyles of the characters X

in the book represented in a favorable
manner?

15. Was the book published after 2000? X

Copyright date: November 2017
Title: My Friend Has Autism
Author: Amanda Doering Tourville
Illustrator: Kristin Sorra
ISBN #: 9781404861091

Description: Zacks friend Nick has a disability

called Autism. In the book My Friend Has Autism
by Amanda Doering Tourville, Nick goes through a
number of experiences with Zack and learns first
hand some of the things Nick does differently. By
the end of the book Nick learns that it is ok that he
and Zack are different. Nick learns how to be a
good friend to Zack. Each page of this book includes
a fact about Autism.

Number Question Yes No N/A

1. Does the author of this book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
write on this subject? (Does the author
identify as an HUGs or have they done
their research, have they talked to people
who do identify as HUGs?)

2. Does the illustrator of the book have X

qualifications and experience to properly
illustrate the book and the subject? (Does
the illustrator identify as a member of an
HUG or have they done their research,
talked to people who do?)

3. Does this book avoid tokenism? (For X

instance, illustrations or depictions of a
group as all the same looking, acting, or
talking. The diversity of each group should
be evident. Tokenism is defined by the
Merriam Webster Dictionary as the practice
of only making a symbolic effort to
represent a group.).
Of
Females?
Males?
 African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s
Family Unit

4. Does the book depict characters who X

identify as any of the HUGs
Female

African American/ Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
Native American/ American Indian
A person with exceptionalities
Latinx/o/a/ Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

5. Are the events and facts in the book are X

historically accurate?

6. Is this book free of stereotypes and X

generalizations of HUGs to represent the
diversity of the group?
Females? (domestic,submissive)
African American/Black (angry)
Asian Pacific Islander American
(small people and eyes)
Native American/American Indian
(feather headbands, chanting)
Exceptionalities (weak)
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic (Lazy, only
speak spanish, have huge families)
LGBTQIA2s (butch, sexual, weird)
Family Units

7. Are HUGs depicted in strong roles? X

Females?
African American/Black
Asian Pacific Islander American
 Native American/American Indian
Exceptionalities
European American/White
Latinx/o/a/Hispanic
LGBTQIA2s

8. Does the book send a message to the reader X

that anyone can do anything they aspire to
do?

9. Does this book use vocabulary from the X

culture(s) being depicted?

10. Is the book free of loaded words? X

Racist words
Sexist words

11. Is this book free of condescending language? X

12. Does this book represent inclusion of all X

people no matter their differences?

For example: Does the book show people

with exceptionalities able to learn and work
alongside those without exceptionalities?
Are those unable to walk shown finding
ways to still be included in the activities
desired/ the activities of those around them?

13. Does this book accurately depict adaptive X

equipment?

14. Are the various lifestyles of the characters X

in the book represented in a favorable
manner?

15. Was the book published after 2000? X

Copyright date: November 2017