06/16/2026
Stories like this matter.
Roxie in Color gives young readers a story about family, identity, belonging, and the assumptions people make about blindness.
What stands out most is the way it represents blind parents as full adults with careers, families, community, and everyday responsibilities. That kind of representation matters for blind kids, sighted kids, parents, educators, and anyone still learning what disability does and does not mean.
Also love seeing accessibility considered in the book itself, including Atkinson Hyperlegible font and audiobook availability.
Representation is not just about being seen. It is about being understood.
A former 'Parents' magazine editor teamed up with a blind mom to release 'Roxie in Color,' a book many middle schoolers will relate to.