Karol Ruth Silverstein

Are Disability Stories in Kid Lit (Finally) Having a Moment?

Looking back at the books I read last year and loved, I was pleasantly surprised to find so much disability representation. 

Get Creative With Your Creative Accountability

My head likes to lie to me. It says:

You’re lazy. You don’t write enough.

You’re not a real writer. What I’ve come to learn ... is that my head can be an unreliable narrator at best and a bully at worst.

The Spoon Theory—It’s Not Just For Disabled Folks!

Ever catch someone identifying as a “spoonie” in a social media bio? Confused? Curious? Allow me to explain.

Lessons in Resiliency From Bozo the Clown

Throughout my life, I’ve felt a kinship with these Bozo toys—getting knocked down but always bouncing back up, my undying willingness to try again intact.

INTERVIEW with TRACY BLOM

Books, Kids & Creations is a videocast hosted by author, Tracy Blom, that features people who inspire and uplift children through their work.

Spoonie Authors' Podcast

Spoonie Authors Podcast Episode 15: Disability in YA and Children’s Lit with Karol Ruth Silverstein

WHY DO DISABILITY PRIDE and DISABILITY REPRESENTATION MATTER?

Arthritis Life Podcast, Episode 39
We discuss: Arthritis hacks, ableism, disability pride and, of course, Cursed.

Interview with WADE BRADFORD

Chat with author-buddy Wade Bradford  - maybe my favorite interview to date! In "Your Very Own Game Show" he creates a game show based on three subject you give him. SO fun!

Schneider Family Book AWARDS CEREMONY

At long last I finally got to celebrate my Schneider Family Book Award win at 2021 ALA MidWinter!

ALA MIDWINTER AUTHOR CHAT

Author Karol Ruth Silverstein and editor Monica Perez chat about her Schneider Award-winning debut

Signings and Launch Party Gallery

How I celebrated and promoted CURSED