The Best Wheelchairs Books for Kids

Summary: Twelve-year-old Emmie dreams of conquering wheelchair motocross, but a school ramp accident derails her plans. Instead of fixing the ramp, the school assigns her an aide and starts a fundraiser, leaving Emmie feeling sidelined. Determined to regain control, Emmie, with her friends' support, crafts a daring plan to show her community she's ready to soar on her own terms. Will she succeed in reclaiming her dreams and independence?

Summary: Thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper once dominated the basketball court, but after an accident, he struggles with his new wheelchair team, the Rollin' Rats. When a corrupt mayor threatens to demolish their gym, Carlos faces a choice: step up to save their dreams or watch them crumble. Can he overcome his fears and become the teammate they need? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking. Will Carlos find his place on the team and help them reach the state tournament, or will he let the opportunity slip away?

Summary: Twelve-year-old KT Wynn is distraught about moving from Iowa City to Florida, leaving her best friends behind and starting over as the new kid, and she worries how her wheelchair, Sprinkles, will affect things. But in Florida she might finally see a dolphin, and with her big sister Lucy's help she is determined to swim with one. When she meets Cola, though, he is not what she expected.

Summary: Apolonia wants her wheelchair basketball teammates and her cousins together for her birthday. Mamá has rented extra wheelchairs so everyone can play, and Papá is making arracheras and tres leches cake. But the two groups want different things, and Apolonia starts to fear she will have to choose between them. Written by a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, this picture book is about family, belonging and being all of who you are.