The ABCs of Inclusion

A Disability Inclusion Book For Kids 

Cover of '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 collage of playful family moments in a grassy field. Parents and two children, joyfully raising a deaf child, laugh and hug under warm, natural light. The family shares joyful interactions and activities, showcasing their bond and happiness.

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 TikTokYouTube, 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.

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Reimagined, Refreshed & Ready To Inspire

Cover of 'The ABCs of Inclusion,' a disability inclusion book for kids.

Celebrate inclusion in a whole new way with the second edition of "The ABCs of Inclusion," now available! 

A Disability Inclusion Book For Kids

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