The backlist: A Disability History of the United States
A Disability History of the United States by Kim E. Nielsen is a groundbreaking history of the United States through the lens of disability. Sweeping in scope—from before 1492 to the present—this brief introduction to disability history offers readers a solid foundation on which to build their knowledge. Nielsen tells the stories of disabled people through deep research in primary sources with a historian’s eye for trends.
Grief is the metabolization of change
I read Inciting Joy at the end of last year because I wanted to read a book about joy. In its pages and hours of audio, I found much joy (in flower beds and trips to Sabrina’s) but also many lessons about joy that come from darker moments (death and grief).
Disability and the power of social media
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. Daily prompt I live in Philly, so people probably expect my answer to this question to include Bryce Harper or Jason Kelce. Kelce is a particularly beloved figure after his speech on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art following the Eagles 2018 Super […]
How to stop using ableist language
If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? Hi! It’s your friendly neighborhood, disabled editor here! 👋🏻 Removing ableist language from your vocabulary is one of the most loving things that you can do to honor disabled people. A lot more of our language is ableist than […]
Hungry Live at the First Person Arts Festival
I love the Skyline Room at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The gold elevators you must take to get there and the spectacular view of Center City from the balcony are the hidden gems of the library. I have enjoyed every event I have attended in that space. From a One Book, One Philadelphia poetry reading by […]