I'm in a New Anthology!
owning it: tales from our disabled childhoods
I’m thrilled to be part of an a children’s anthology of essays by disabled writers for disabled kids. As a kid, I hated talking about how sick I was, and I wish I’d had a book like this growing up. Right now, you can pre-order a copy from Blackwell’s (free shipping to the U.S.). The anthology will release April 24th, 2025!
A huge thank you to James Catchpole, Lucy Catchpole, and Jen Campbell for being such brilliant editors on the project. Here’s a little more about the book:
Growing up disabled can be an isolating experience. As much as you might be surrounded by loving and well-meaning friends and family, chances are no one close to you is going through this alongside you . . . until now!
From navigating sports at school, to facing the confusion of getting given free stuff all the time, to juggling hospital trips alongside your social life, this anthology of firsthand experiences of childhood disability will be a welcome companion for disabled children. For non-disabled children it provides a welcome own-voice perspective and will help build empathy and understanding. A very powerful, much-needed book.
Edited by James Catchpole, Lucy Catchpole and Jen Campbell. With contributions from Ali Abbas, Polly Atkin, Imani Barbarin, Jen Campbell, James Catchpole, Christa Couture, Carly Findlay, M. Leona Godin, Eugene Grant, Jan Grue, Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, Ilya Kaminsky, Sora J. Kasuga, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, Elle McNicoll, Daniel Sluman, Nina Tame, Rebekah Taussig, Steven Verdile, Alex Wegman, Ashley Harris Whaley and Kendra Winchester. Illustrated by Sophie Kamlish.
What I’ve been working on lately:
I’m down for the count with some sort of bug (isn’t everyone sick right now?), so I thought I’d highlight some of my recent work. For my day job, I write and podcast about all things books and audiobooks. Here are a few things I’ve worked on recently.
Book Riot
“10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of January 2025”
10 nonfiction books hitting shelves this month that you'll want on your TBR ASAP.
Newsletters
“Spotify’s New Audiobooks Wrapped Editorial Hub Makes Its Debut”
I wrote about Spotify’s new audiobook editorial hub for Book Riot’s True Story newsletter.
“A Reimagining of KING LEAR Set in a Near Future Where the World is Flooding”
For Read This Book, I wrote about one of my favorite recent reads, Private Rites by Julia Armfield.
You can subscribe to both newsletters here.
Read or Dead
I wrapped up my second year as the co-host of Book Riot’s Read or Dead podcast. Our Most Anticipated Books of 2025 just went up last week—there are so many books coming out this year!
Behind the Mic (AudioFile Magazine)
I’ve recorded SO MANY episodes for Behind the Mic, recommending audiobooks like Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White, The Voyage Home by Pat Barker, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai, How to Tell When We Will Die by Johanna Hedva, and The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu. Subscribe to never miss one of my audiobook recs!
I somehow didn't see the full list of contributors earlier but wow! I mean look at that amazing list! So happy for you Kendra! Much deserved :) I also appreciate you putting links in for everything. A lot easier to find your works this way with everything in one place and linked.