A new research found out there’s not enough representation of individuals living with disabilities in children’s book.
The study, conducted by ECU, assessed 90 award listed children’s books, finding the depiction of disabled characters was virtually non-existent.
Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus
Featured In Story: Helen Adam – Associate Professor at the ECU’s School of Education
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 30 September 2025

