So if children’s books had the power to shape children’s identities, then I would have to be straight today and identify with the gender I was assigned at birth.

At their best, children's books provide insights into other worlds and pick up on children's themes; they inspire imagination, impart knowledge and support language development.

It always seems so easy to say that you should be open about your disability and accept it. But it's also difficult and you shouldn't be too self-critical.