Authors share stories from their disabled childhoods

Posted on Friday, April 18, 2025
Category: Author Videos

Owning It is a new anthology by disabled authors, who share their stories and experiences of growing up disabled.  Author Jen Campbell tells ReadingZone why the authors are sharing their childhood experiences

Owning It, a varied collection of stories by 22 authors, gives an incredible insight into growing up disabled and how the authors challenged people's perceptions of their disabilities and overcome their own unique challenges during their childhoods.


Find out more from co-editors James Catchpole and Jen Campbell about this collection of stories, who is included, and the changes they hope the collection will help to foster.


More about Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods In Our Own Words (Faber Books)


Reviews:  'Owning It paves the way forward for equity and a strong, inspiring community.'