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How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…) by Cathy Reay illustrated by Jaleel Hudson Written by disabled journalist and mother of two Cathy Reay this guide is written with warmth, understanding and practical positivity. Although chiefly directed at youngsters with a disability to h…

How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it...) by @cathyreay.bsky.social illustrated by Jaleel Hudson @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
@sallytalksbooks.bsky.social A guide offering kind support & encouraging advocacy & understanding. #UKKidLit

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03.06.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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What a fab launch party in the shop last night for Hitchin author @cathyreay.bsky.social and fab illustrator @skietchy.bsky.social who should be so PROUD of their book for 8+ kids. We love it!

β€œYou are awesome and the world is lucky to have you. Thank you for being here”

03.04.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Author Cathy Reay signing copies of How to Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it ...) in Waterstones St Albans

Author Cathy Reay signing copies of How to Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it ...) in Waterstones St Albans

Author Cathy Reay with How to Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it ...) outside Waterstones St Albans

Author Cathy Reay with How to Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it ...) outside Waterstones St Albans

Happy publication day to @cathyreay.bsky.social, pictured here signing How to Be Disabled , Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it ...) in Waterstones St Albans @waterstoneskids.bsky.social as we called in to sign stock in between the morning and afternoon school events. Get your copy NOW!

27.03.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…) by Cathy Reay Cover illustration Β© Jaleel Hudson, 2025 Reading this new nonfiction title, I couldn’t help but reflect on my childhood all those years ago and the lack of disabled representation that I saw.…

Out 27/03, How to be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…) by @cathyreay.bsky.social is a fabulously practical, empathetic and empowering guide to growing up disabled. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @sallytalksbooks.bsky.social

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12.03.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Copy of the book with its press release. The book’s cover shows a mix of white and Black children with both visible and hidden disabilities.

Copy of the book with its press release. The book’s cover shows a mix of white and Black children with both visible and hidden disabilities.

The essential guide to growing up disabled, #HowToBeDisabledAndProud (or at least sorta okay with it) by @cathyreay.bsky.social & Jaleel Hudson looks like a hugely important read. Out 27/03, huge thanks go to @sallytalksbooks.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

20.02.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Be Disabled and Proud A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay. Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in anywhere? Or like no-one un...

I'm working on an amazing book called How To Be Disabled and Proud by @cathyreay.bsky.social illustrated by @skietchy.bsky.social from @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social. If any media, librarians, charities or kids' book people want to know more pls get in touch #KidsLitUK www.penguin.co.uk/books/459258...

12.02.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello! To anyone new, I’m Cathy, a freelance writer, editor and soon to be author in the UK. I write about disability politics and culture. My first book How to be disabled and proud, for kids aged 9+, is out in March 2025. Great to be here! #books #kidlit

19.11.2024 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Be Disabled and Proud Brought to you by Puffin. A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay. Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in a...

Really excited to announce my first book, How to be disabled and proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it) published by Puffin and available for preorder now! www.penguin.co.uk/books/459258...

18.11.2024 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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How To Be Disabled and Proud Brought to you by Puffin. A warm, funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled, written by disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay. Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in a...

Really excited to announce my first book, How to be disabled and proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it) published by Puffin and available for preorder now! www.penguin.co.uk/books/459258...

18.11.2024 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Thanks Tom!

18.11.2024 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi there would you mind adding me please?

13.11.2024 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0