This guide was made possible through the support, collaboration, and shared expertise of many individuals and organizations, both during the writing process and over the last eight years of my research and development in adapted books. I am incredibly grateful to the following for their support and contributions:

The Carnegie Whitney Grant committee from the American Library Association: For their support and funding of the creation of this guide.

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress: For being a research partner, hosting my research visit, and generously sharing knowledge of accessible formats and services. Special thanks to Alice O’Reilly, whose thoughtful and generous support, time, and collaboration were invaluable to my research and creation of this guide.

Plano Public Library: For partnering with me in developing an adapted book collection for their library system, for providing a collaborative learning environment throughout the process, and for the use of their facilities for the guide’s photography.

Thank you to the professionals who supported my research on adapted books through the years and those who provided feedback and information for the guide, including Lindsey Morrison, Rose Brock, Lizette Seranno, Emily Heddleson, Katie Horne, Molly Payton, Zoya Twal, and many more.

Thank you to Mark and Penny Schneider, who have supported and collaborated with me on my research, creation, and advocacy of adapted books since the beginning. And for their hands-on support for the development and testing of adapting books during the guide creation process.

Thank you to the families and library patrons who participated in the photographs and provided feedback, and to the publishers and creative teams that provided permission for their books to be included in the guide.

All of your contributions helped to ensure this work is practical, ethical, and focused on supporting the libraries, families, and communities that will use it.