About the Dolly Gray Award
The Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award recognizes authors, illustrators, and publishers who create high-quality books for children and young adults that accurately represent individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and other related conditions.
Named after Dolly Gray, a young woman with multiple disabilities, this award celebrates stories that reflect the experiences of children like Dolly, who valued books about characters she could relate to. For her, these stories were a vital way to connect with the world.
The Dolly Gray Award has been given every even year since 2000, thanks to the support and funding from various organizations, including The Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD), Brigham Young University, and other dedicated individuals.
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The Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award is dedicated to celebrating authentic and inclusive portrayals of characters with autism and developmental disabilities in children’s and young adult literature. Visit this site to find more information:
Dolly Gray Award Site