Isabel Beane is a shy girl who lives in a home full of havoc, hubbub, and hullabaloo. With five siblings, there is too much too much-ness. At the same time, there’s a new girl at school, Monica, who is immediately popular, but she’s also not very nice to Isabel. Isabel has never felt more invisible. […]

HAPPY 450TH BOOK REVIEW! To celebrate this momentous occasion, I present to you an extra special story about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. Selah knows her rules for being normal. And she always, always sticks to them. This means keeping her feeling locked tightly inside, despite the way they build […]

Narrated through thought bubbles, this book invites readers into the day of a nonverbal girl with autism. Sometimes life can be noisy and overwhelming, but something new is always around the corner. Talking isn’t the only way to make a joke, ask for Grandma’s help, or surprise your brother. I’m always happy to find a […]

Happy National Autism Awareness Month! And to celebrate, here is a story about two brothers, one autistic, solving a mystery. Eleven-year-old Green loves his devoted older brother, Cedar, a popular basketball star, but that doesn’t mean he wants to follow in his footsteps. He doesn’t really care about sports or making friends. Still, eventually, Green […]