WHAT: Next Chapter Book Club, a book club for adults with developmental disabilities WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. every Sunday, beginning Jan. 24 WHERE: Wright Memorial Public Library, 1776 Far Hills Ave., ...

Tales about a girl with autism and a boy who’s nonverbal are among the books being honored for portraying the disability experience as part of a prestigious award given alongside the famed Newbery and ...

Linda DiStefano, of Port Washington, left, is a retired high school English special education teacher, and now is a group leader of the Books for Dessert Club. She is seen here along with John Milano, ...

Several new children’s books are being honored for highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities with a special set of awards handed out alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.