Anything But Typical
Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy who wants to become a writer, relates what his life is like as he tries to make sense of his world. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Cool Autistic Characters
Brains are fascinating. They influence how we think, communicate, and interact with others and ourselves. Neurodivergence–having a brain that works a little differently than what’s considered “typical”–presents challenges, adventures and opportunities.
Autism is one type of neurodivergence. These titles, ranging from picture books to middle-grade novels, feature nuanced autistic characters solving mysteries, navigating school and family life, and just being kids.
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Bat and the End of Everything
Bat grows anxious as his third-grade year comes to an end and the time to release his pet skunk out into the wild approaches. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla or as eAudio on Hoopla.
Bat and the Waiting Game
When Bat’s older sister Janie gets a part in the school play, and can’t watch him after school, it means some pretty big changes. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla or as eAudio on Hoopla.
A Boy Called Bat
Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby, as eBook on Hoopla or eAudio on Hoopla.
The Case of the Berry Burglars
When strawberry plants disappear from the school garden, Myron and Hajrah dig in and investigate. With Glitch’s technical skills (she plots the thefts on a satellite image of the neighborhood), Jordan’s artistic abilities (he makes a mold of the culprit’s boot print), and Hajrah’s incredible people skills (she’s happy to interview anyone!), the West Meadows detectives finally hone in on the thieves.
The Case of Maker Mischief
When his classmates’ robot is stolen just days before the Maker Faire, Myron and his detective partner, Hajrah, have their work cut out for them.
The Case of the Snack Snatcher
Join Myron, a third-grade detective with a unique perspective from the autism spectrum, and the ragtag crew of students with special needs from room 15 of West Meadows Elementary, as they sift through crime scenes and evidence to solve the mystery of who stole snacks from the school kitchen.
Planet Earth Is Blue
Autistic and nearly nonverbal, twelve-year-old Nova is happy in her new foster home and school, but eagerly anticipates the 1986 Challenger launch, for which her sister, Bridget, promised to return. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
Talking Is Not My Thing
A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial expressions, gestures, flashcards, and drawings.
Tornado Brain
Seventh-grader Frankie, who has various sensory disorders, is determined to find her missing best friend, Colette, before it is too late. You can also check out this title as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.