Sean Gold Books
Two very different stories, both told with honesty
A children's book that makes disability make sense from an early age, and a novel that doesn't look away from what love, trust, and trauma really look like. These two Sean Gold books couldn't be more different, and that's exactly the point.
See the Books
The ABCs of Disabilities
Let's learn about our disabled friends together, from A to Z.
Introduce young learners to topics of disability, accessibility, and inclusion in an easy-to-understand ABC book format. Designed for both disabled and non-disabled readers, complicated issues are made simple through compassionate writing and fun illustrations. This book has something for everyone, from children to adults. Sean wrote it after noticing how few children's books actually showed disabled kids as the hero of their own story, and built it to work as a read-aloud, a classroom resource, and a mirror, all at once. It's become one of the most requested Sean Gold books for classroom read-alouds.
“A beautifully crafted and thoughtfully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the diverse world of disabilities.” Mary Fashik, Adventurous Adeline & Upgrade Accessibility
Pure Love, or Is It?
Brandon had a secret. Once revealed to his parents, they began to treat him with cruelty, disdain, and hatred. Yet Shane, his best friend since 9th grade, accepted him and didn't let his sexuality come between their friendship. Choosing to be roommates in college seemed to be an answer to Brandon's problems. Getting away from home and living with the man he secretly coveted would be safer, more exciting, and perhaps adventurous. Brandon got one of them right, adventure. The night the tides turned brought hurt, betrayal, and danger. What happens when deception, intrusion, and violence fall on our young hero?
This story explores consent, trauma, and the difference between genuine love and harmful behavior. It includes mature themes, including sexual assault. Not every one of the Sean Gold books is for children, and this one is written for adult readers.
Which Sean Gold Book Should You Read First?
Shopping for a young reader? Start with The ABCs of Disabilities, short, colorful, and built for story time. Want something for yourself? Pure Love, or Is It? is the heavier read, a novel that doesn't flinch from hard subjects but never loses sight of hope.
Both books are available in paperback and Kindle, with hardcover and Audible editions of The ABCs of Disabilities too. Still curious? Sean's podcast, Crippled By Culture, picks up right where these books leave off.