This 100-word drabble was written with the author's own desire for authentic representation in mind. "Represented" was written in honor of Disability Pride Month.
Image Description: A brunette, teenage girl holds a pair of books in her hands, happily reading. She is a wheelchair user. The old-world neighborhood behind her is lined with books. Watercolor style.
Credit: This image was generated by Laura Browne-Lambert using NightCafe AI
She rolled down the aisle on a mission. Occasionally, she paused to flip through the pages of this or that book, but none struck her fancy. Footsteps came up behind her.
"Can I help you find something?" asked a reference librarian, arms laden with a stack of tomes. She held up a photo of the book on her phone. The librarian nodded. "Follow me."
A few moments later, she held the book on her hands.
"I can't believe it," she said, holding up the dog-eared paperback triumphantly. "I've never read a book about someone like me. I can't wait to start!"
About the Author
Laura Browne-Lambert is a queer, neurodivergent, and chronically ill writer whose writing emphasizes the characters, identities, and experiences she missed out on in her youth. She lives in Boston, MA and enjoys gardening, painting, and finding new science fiction or fantasy stories to enjoy. She is also the creator of the Underground Bookshelf. This project provides free short stories and literary resources with the intention of making diverse stories more accessible to everyone. Visit Underground Bookshelf at https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/.
Image Description: Laura Browne-Lambert, a disabled, White woman sits in front of a concrete wall on a sandy beach. She is wearing a blue, plaid shirt, black leather jacket, and black dress pants. Her hair is windswept. Her black cane leans against the concrete wall.
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