All young people need books they can read and enjoy. This includes those with disabilities. IBBY increases opportunities for people of all abilities to read independently by highlighting accessible books in a variety of formats, such as Braille, Picture Communication Symbols, sign language, Easy-to-Read language, tactile or textured illustrations, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and other design features.

The IBBY Collection of Books for Young People with Disabilities features over 4,000 books in over 40 languages, including fiction books that portray children and teens with disabilities as characters in stories and novels, as well as books for adults with developmental delays, language disabilities, or reading difficulties. The IBBY Collection was established in 1985 at the Norwegian Institute for Special Education at the University of Oslo. Every two years, the IBBY National Sections nominate books for young people with disabilities to be added to the Collection. A selection of Outstanding Books is then made and this selection is summarized in a catalogue called “IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities”. In the UAE, the UAEBBY is the nominated entity for the IBBY Collection.