The ABCs of Inclusion
A Disability Inclusion Book For Kids
Reimagined, Refreshed & Ready To Inspire
Celebrate inclusion in a whole new way — the second edition of "The ABCs of Inclusion" is here!
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.
Reimagined, Refreshed & Ready To Inspire - Coming Fall 2025
a peek at our story
The journey to this book's existence began in October 2019, when our world was rocked by the information that our son, Cooper, was profoundly deaf. The diagnosis was overwhelming. As a way of processing, I began writing about and sharing our journey on social media.
As we gained a steady following, it became apparent to me that so many people had stories to share — and not only that, they had children to educate. Why not create a book that told those stories, but also served to teach children that differences aren't a scary thing?
Since releasing the book in March 2023, it has grown beyond what I anticipated. I am overjoyed to announce the Fall 2025 re-release of the book by Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.
A Disability Inclusion Book For Kids
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 2 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. You can follow her online at @beth_and_coop.
About The Illustrator
Voun Illustration is a Vietnam-based illustration duo with over six years of experience in picture book and advertising illustration. Starting with local publishers in Vietnam, they expanded internationally in 2018, collaborating with publishers in China, Malaysia, and Korea to bring children’s stories to life with their vibrant and heartfelt artwork.
Praise for the original edition of The ABCs of Inclusion
- Heartwarming Very informative but everything is presented in a way that makes it easy to understand for children. Great book to help introduce your child to the fact not everyone has the same abilities they do and help them be more comfortable around them.Kindle C.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ my children and i loved reading this book together! With one on the autism spectrum and another with sensory processing disorder it was so nice to read a book about them, and others like them so they know it’s a beautiful tribe out there.AshThis book blew my mind! Not only is this book beautiful, but it's message of inclusivity & understanding of those with different disabilities is profound!Beautifully done & a must have in your library for any kiddo in your life (adults too!) that you want to raise or encourage to be a kind human!Ashley L.
- Must have Great read. It’s a big world , my grandkids will be ready for it with the help of books. This has been a great addition to our personal library. It is of note several Aunties have volunteered for reading time with this selection.elissa D.such a great way to normalize disabilities for kids Representation matter and this book does such a great job. As someone born with multiple disabilities, I wish something like this had been around in my childhood to help me feel less alone and give me a way to talk about disability with my peers.Beth F.Love it! As a person working in human services with individuals of varying abilities I LOVE this book! It helps my people feel included to see someone like themselves on the pages and represented in a thoughtful and respectful way!William/Mandi D.
- I love this book. I love this book and am even a little jealous I didn’t think of it! I love that this includes everyone. Nobody feels left out 🙂Skye B.Great, inclusive book Loved this book. I am a teacher of the Visually Impaired. It is so important to show friends with all kinds of similarities and differences. I love how inclusive it is, and I cannot wait to read it to my students!M. B.A great book! I love this book and recommend all children have access to it. We should all strive for inclusiveness among people who are different. Unique is okay and makes life interesting and fun.Miznel
FAQs
How can I order The ABCs of Inclusion?
You can order your copy at various retailers. See the list here.
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Resources
Pronunciation Guide
Here's a helpful video and list for some of the trickier content in the book.
ASL and Descriptive Version Of Book
In writing this book, I knew a variety of children would be reading it and I wanted it to be as accessible as possible. I've partnered with the Described and Captioned Media Program and Imagination Storybooks to bring this book to life with voice descriptions and ASL captioning. Follow the steps on this page to access it. Happy reading!