Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Vo of When I Grow Up I Want To Be a Chair.
Join Vo as she discovers that just one part of her identity doesn’t have to define her whole future, but it does give her the power to be so much more.
When I Grow Up I Want To Be a Chair
Author: Ryan Rae Harbuck
Illustrator: Barry Lee
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Publication Date: April 7, 2026
Having a visual disability, I’ve had the privilege of being asked so many questions about my wheelchair by kids. I always provide answers that are positive, uplifting, yet grounded in my own real and honest experiences. And Vo is no exception.
– Author Ryan Rae Harbuck
About Author Ryan Rae Harbuck
Sure, she wanted to be a chair, but Ryan Rae Harbuck also wanted to write books. Big books. Small books. Make-believe books. Heavy books. Colorful books. All the books. So when she was asked to write a children’s book based on her real-life experiences as a wheelchair user, she took it and rolled with it. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Ryan has been a teacher, coach, and mentor, but likes being Mom best.
Find out more about this author at www.ryanraeharbuck.com.
About Illustrator Barry Lee
Barry Lee is an illustrator and writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. They love using bright colors and fun shapes to create characters that tell meaningful stories rooted in collective care and freedom. Outside of making art, Barry loves cooking, being in community with others and stargazing amongst the trees.
Find out more about this illustrator at https://barryleeart.com.
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