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RYAN RAE HARBUCK

Author, Mentor, Mom

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This year, I'm going into classrooms to share my stories, teach about disabilities, foster discussion about dreams and goals, and have an overall good time!

In a world
where we're taught to see disabilities
as something lost,
I choose to
live 
as something gained.

2024 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD SILVER WINNER
2022 CIPA EVVY BOOK AWARDS BRONZE WINNER
2022 SELF-PUBLISHING REVIEW BOOK AWARDS FINALIST 
2022 READERS' FAVORITE, 5-STAR REVIEW

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WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR 

Children's Book

"Focused on a child’s shifting self-image, it’s a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support."

Publishers Weekly

"This is a book unafraid to delve into the complicated relationship that a kid in a wheelchair has with their chair." –Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight

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    WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR 

    A Memoir

    "In lucid prose, [Harbuck] nudges readers to tackle whatever challenges they face head-on by illustrating how far fearlessness has carried her. Readers will be inspired."
    Publishers Weekly

     “… an artistic, elegant, and profound memoir! You should read this treasure of a book if you enjoy true stories that touch the deepest part of your soul and motivate you to keep looking forward to the next day.”
    —Readers' Favorite, FIVE-STAR REVIEW

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      "Everyone has their own path. Maybe it dead-ends at a shiny, metal chair. Maybe it doesn't."

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