Books Beyond Barriers
Episodes
Show 32 - Never Can Say Goodbye
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright wraps up by sharing a mix of inspiring reads. Highlights include Maria Robbins’ I ...
Show 31 - Teach Your Children Well
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Show 30 - Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep 30 of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright speaks with Nicholas Hansen, a neurodivergent librarian, about living with autism and ADHD (AuDH...
Show 29 - Late night double feature picture show
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright explores the power of film in representing disability, spotlighting both fiction and non-...
Show 28 - Who's Going To Drive You Home Tonight
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Books Beyond Barriers, host Krissy Wright dives into the challenges disabled youth face when learning to drive in New Zealand. Join...
Show 27 - Welcome to the Machine
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, host Krissy Wright explores the emotional and practical realities of parenting children with disabilities and navigating neu...
Show 26 - More than words
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show 26 - More than words - Krissy reviews several fiction books with disabled characters., and how they are portrayed in literature. This show w...
Show 25 - I've looked at life from both sides now
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy is interviewed by colleague Michelle Clucas about her experience of being a parent to a son with Down syndrome. This show was broadcast on OAR...
Show 24 - You've Got a Friend in Me
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Day of Friendship Krissy reviews several books about the subject of friendship and building relationships. This show was b...
Show 23 - For everything you do I turn to you
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews one book about disabled parents and interviews Michelle Clucas about her lived experience of being a disabled parent This show was b...
Show 22 - Tell me who are you?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews 3 books written by disabled authors. Each story explores the person's identity at key stages in the author's life. This show was broa...
Show 21 - All you have to do is call - Joshua Perry
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews two books about dating, intimate relationships and friendships. Krissy then interviews Joshua Perry from the organisation Enabling Love...
Show 20 - I used to get mad at my school - Jonathan Mackie
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews one book about dyslexia and interviews Service Manager Jonathan Mackie about his lived experience of dyslexia. This show was broadcast...
Books Beyond Barriers - 21-05-2025 - Show 19 - The victims we know so well
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy talks about the issue of bullying with a focus on bullying in schools and bullying of children and young people. Krissy also talks about cyberb...
Books Beyond Barriers - 07-05-2025 - Show 18 - Let the Children Play
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy talks about the importance of play and toy libraries. Krissy interviews Jane Martindale from the CCS Disability Action Toy library in Hamilton ...
Books Beyond Barriers - 23-04-2025 - Show 17 - He ain't heavy he's my brother
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews three books on the topic of nondisabled siblings (Sibs) and their disabled sibling. She talks about this important relationship, what S...
Books Beyond Barriers - 15-01-2025 - Show 16 - We can't rewind we've gone too far
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy tells listeners about the electronic resources in the library, how to access them and the benefits of electronic information This show was bro...
Books Beyond Barriers - 01-01-2025 - Show 15 - Words don't come easy to me
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy interviews 2 members of the Make it Easy/ Kia Māmā Mai team and discusses resources for people with literacy needs. This show was broadcast...
Books Beyond Barriers - 18-12-2024 - Show 14 - We can be heroes
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Krissy reviews 3 books about disabled people's stories and memoirs. The books included are a memoir written by Australian comedian Adam H...
Books Beyond Barriers - 04-12-2024 - Show 13 - Takin' care of business everyday
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy interviews Julie Woods aka That Blind Woman about the Business Starters Programme, Julie's radio show Super Starters and talks with Julie about...
Books Beyond Barriers - 20-11-2024 - Show 12 - If you could read my mind
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy talks about mental wellbeing, mindfulness and self-care. She reviews two books on this topic and advises people to always consult a professiona...
Books Beyond Barriers - 06-11-2024 - Show 11 - Ain't no sunshine when you're gone
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy reviews children's books on the subject of grief and loss. Krissy discusses the importance of using plain clear language when talking with your...
Books Beyond Barriers - 23-10-2024 - Show 10 - Cause you'll be in my heart - Umi Asaka and Brigit Mirfin-Veitch
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy interviews Brigit Mirfin-Veitch and Umi Asaka from the Donald Beasley Institute about their research study on the UNCRPD Article 23 and how it...
Books Beyond Barriers - 09-10-2024 - Show 09 - I can't stop the feeling
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy discusses the topic of Neurodivergence and talks about 3 resources about conditions that are neurodivergent. This show was broadcast on OAR...
Books Beyond Barriers - 25-09-2024 - Show 08 - Thank you for being a friend
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy discusses friendships, how to make friends, how to maintain them and developing social skills. Krissy reviews 2 books one about supporting chil...
Books Beyond Barriers - 11-09-2024 - Show 07 - Turn and face the strange changes
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about educating disabled children and youth about puberty and sexuality. It covers topics such as puberty, periods, personal hygiene, ...
Books Beyond Barriers - 28-08-2024 - Show 06 - You'll always find me in the kitchen at parties
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You'll always find me in the kitchen at parties - Krissy discusses cooking, recipe books and ways to make the kitchen more accessible for disabled peo...
Books Beyond Barriers - 14-08-2024 - Show 05 - You Reap What You Sow
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show 05 - You Reap What You Sow - Krissy will review 2 books with a cultural perspective of disability and ways to live a better life. Guest Speaker R...
Books Beyond Barriers - 31-07-2024 - Show 04 - Road to Resilience
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show 04 - Road to Resilience - How to become more resilient - In this episode Krissy Wright, the host reviews 3 books about resilience. She looks at a...
Books Beyond Barriers - 17-07-2024 - Show 03 - Survival of the fittest
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show 03 - Survival of the fittest - Children's books and holiday survival tips - Krissy reviews 4 children's books from the library and offers up some...
Books Beyond Barriers - 03-07-2024 - Show 02 - Rebels and Resistance
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show 02 - Rebels and Resistance - Review of two personal stories - Not A Leg To Stand On, about a woman born in 1940s in Liverpool, UK with Spina bifi...
Books Beyond Barriers - 19-06-2024 - Show 01 - Parenting disabled child to a career
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The host, Krissy's Wright shares her story and journey of how she grew from being a young mum to a medically fragile child with Down syndrome, to how ...
Books Beyond Barriers (Trailer)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Books Beyond Barriers explores the wonders of books, resources, research and insights all about (and for!) the disability community. In each episode, ...