Disability

[close] Hosted through the Multicultural Resource Center at Missouri State University. This is a book club for students associated with MSU to connect over diverse, intersectional literature that highlights different experiences, and to start bigger discussions about the world.

[close] This group is a book club and community for Disabled and Chronically Ill readers. Here we can discuss disability and chronic illness representation in literature and related media and connect with other disabled and chronically ill book-lovers. We will also choose a book to read and discuss as a group every month and a half (schedule below). All kinds of disabilities and chronic illnesses are welcome. We want this to be a safe and supportive community space for anyone looking to connect with fellow disabled/chronically ill book-lovers! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of the group moderators. Book Club Schedule 2021 January 1st - February 14th: The Oracle Code February 15th - March 31st: Kindred by Octavia Butler April 1st - May 15th: Five Things About Ava Andrews by Margaret Dilloway May 16th - June 30th: July 1st - August 15th: Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong September: GeekDis event and book club (hosted by group member Heather) October 1st - November 15th: November 16th - December 31st:

[close] Are you living with a disability, or know someone who is? Do you or someone you love struggle with a mental health condition like anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, or Asperger's syndrome? Or are you a student or professional in the field of disability or mental health? Then this book club might be for you! I'm hoping to use this Goodreads group as a public forum for discussions around the issues of disability, marginalization, freedom and dissent. In my opinion, issues of disability are intimately connected to the preservation of the social freedoms we all enjoy, as well as our continuing prosperity. If we could get the conversation around disability (physical, emotional and mental) right, many of the social problems we grapple with as a society would vanish. In this group, we'll read first-person narratives of disability and dissent, classics in the areas of political philosophy and metaphysics, and books on current and historical events. Particularly of interest are Western political philosophers from the 18th century onward, narratives of resistance (both fiction and nonfiction), comparative religion, and historical books about the Nazis. A little about me: My name is Helen, and I'm the founder of Grey Shaman Press, an indie press that aims to further the public conversation around disability issues, mental health and human rights. My work includes e-books, journalism and online courses that will soon be offered on our websites and other platforms like Amazon. To keep up with me, visit me at https://greyshamanpress.com (currently under construction). Leave your e-mail address for special updates and access to discounts, events and free e-goodies! You can also check me out on Facebook at https://greypriestessabbey.com, or on Twitter @greyshaman33. Finally, I'm on Parler @greyshamanpress. My personal webpage is at https://helenoneil.com, where I talk about my work as a writer, educator and shaman. Welcome!

[close] Each month a theme will be set with a suggested book for each age group (adult, young adult, 8-12 years, young children). You do not have to stick to your age group, it's just to provide a little something for everyone. Some months adult themes may be included, there will be a warning given prior if this is the case. If you add a book to the tbr please let a moderator know the key themes, genres and age range that it falls under.