The ABCs of Inclusion - by Beth Leipholtz (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In a relatable, positive, and compassionate voice, disability advocate and social media content creator Beth Leipholtz introduces twenty-six real kids with autism, hearing differences, epilepsy, Down syndrome, and more than a dozen other diagnoses. Their stories remind us that people with disabilities are all around us, and all children deserve to be seen, heard, valued, understood, and loved.

Beth Leipholtz is the hearing mother of a deaf child, raising her son, Cooper, bilingually in both hearing and Deaf cultures. On Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she has built an online community of more than 1 million people to uplift parents on similar journeys and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. Her desire to spread the message of inclusion and connection led to creating a brand-new edition of The ABCs of Inclusion, with all-new artwork and backmatter from a disability advocacy organization.

Review Quotes

A Mom's Choice Gold Award
Twin Cities Collective Best of 2023 Award
Colorado Independent Publishers Association Gold Award

"The ABCs of Inclusion is the perfect way to introduce the concepts and begin to normalize disability--and it's never too soon to start."--SheKnows.com

"Every carefully chosen word and engaging illustration highlights the journeys of exceptional children with sensitivity, respect, and advocacy. I am grateful for this work of heart!"--Lacey Wood, early intervention specialist

About the Author

Beth Leipholtz is an inclusion-and-accessibility advocate who believes in creating a more accepting world for our children. As the hearing mother of a deaf child, Beth is raising her son, Cooper, bilingually in both hearing and Deaf cultures. She shares her parenting journey on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, where she has built a community of more than two million people around disability inclusion. She lives with her husband and son in Minnesota. In addition to spending time with her family, Beth enjoys Minnesota summers, photography, iced Americanos, CrossFit, and a good old-fashioned book. She invites you to visit her online at bethandcoop.com and follow her on socials @beth_and_coop.

Vườn Illustration is a small studio founded by Rồng Phạm & Vinh Nguyễn specializing in children's picture books and book cover art. Based in Saigon, Vietnam, they have a decade of experience in the publishing and advertising industries and have collaborated with a variety of local and international publishers. They invite you to learn more about their work at vuonillustration.com.