• Peek Inside This Disability-Inclusive Bookshop and Why it Matters

  • Sep 19 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
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Peek Inside This Disability-Inclusive Bookshop and Why it Matters

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  • Discover the best Disability Pride Books curated by Cindy Otis from The Stacks Bookstore, who offers readers a virtual tour of her disability-inclusive space.Cindy Otis's journey to opening The Stacks offers a vital and well-thought conversation about her own limitations in accessing bookshops and what was top of mind for her customers when designing an accessible and welcoming space for all, especially those with disabilities in Savannah, Georgia. From ramps to fonts to her bookshop's tagline, Cindy's thoughtful design choices ensure every reader can enjoy the magic of books. Her small business journey will mesmerize you.Get her top five book recommendations to celebrate Disability Pride Month all year long! But the best part is that you can support her shop through your purchases today in today's special Disability Pride Month book list. Let's shower Cindy's shop with some love this month. Meet Cindy OtisCindy Otis is a writer and the author of the novel At the Speed of Lies, which is now out with Scholastic, and the critically acclaimed nonfiction book True or False, published by Macmillan.Her other written work has appeared in publications such as USA Today, the New York Times, CNN, and Teen Vogue. She previously served as an intelligence analyst and manager at the CIA. She is not just a bookseller but a champion for inclusivity and accessibility in the literary world.Mentioned in this episode:PLEASE NOTE: ALL PURCHASES FROM TODAY'S SHOW SUPPORT THE STACKS BOOKSTORE SHOP THE DISABILTY PRIDE BOOK LISTAt the Speed of Lies by Cindy L. OtisTrue or False by Cindy L. OtisCindy’s TikTokThe Stacks: How a Small Bookstore Plans to Make Big Waves on Waters AvenueThe Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines by Mo NetzBeing Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith HeumannKiss Quotient by Helen HoangTrue Biz by Sara NovicThe Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-JonesThe Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives with HeartDOWNLOAD TODAY'S SHOW TRANSCRIPTConnect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonFollow The Stacks Bookstore on Instagram or TiktokConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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