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Kind of Spark
Perfect for readers of SONG FOR A WHALE and COUNTING BY 7S, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different.
Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can't stop thinking about them. Those people weren't magic. They were like me. Different like me.
I'm autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won't let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine.
Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.
"A must-read for students and adults alike." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 8-12 -
Who Is Richard Branson? (Who Was...?)
What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: "do everything!"
Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11. The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building the Virgin group that now includes more than 400 companies.
Known for his eccentric lifestyle and trillion-watt smile, Branson’s hot air balloon flights, innovative leadership, and world record attempts have made him an instantly recognizable global icon.
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Target age group 8-12 -
Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! (Here's Hank #09) (Paperback)
Hank is back and gets to work in the ninth book in the series--this time, he finds himself in quite the pickle!
When Hank goes with his mom to her deli for "Take Your Child to Work Day," he learns that he doesn't have the greatest talent as a deli worker. He messes up all the sandwiches and has to deal with one very unsatisfied customer--his arch-rival, Nick McKelty! So when an important order comes in, Hank only has one chance to get it right, or the eggs won't be the only things that are fried!
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Target age group 8-12 -
Everybody Is Somebody (Here's Hank #12)
In the final book of this best-selling easy-to-read series, Hank begins a new chapter!
When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank's school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he's never actually finished reading the author's books--or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative and makes up his own version of the story. But will everyone be able to tell fact from fiction?
This best-selling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is an adventure!
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Target age group 6-8 -
This Beach Is Loud! (Little Senses)
Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload.
Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky... and it gets everywhere!
In THIS BEACH IS LOUD!, a sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo's dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles. Combining accessible storytelling and playful design, THIS BEACH IS LOUD! gently offers practical advice for coping with new experiences to sensitive children on and off the autism spectrum.
Target age group 3-7 -
Short Tale about a Long Dog (Here's Hank #02)
HERE'S HANK stars the same Hank as in the best-selling "Hank Zipzer" series, only this time he's in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh.
He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are math and reading!) In the second book in this new series, Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn't be more excited!
Mesmerized by a little wiener dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But when Cheerio gets loose in the park, Mr. Zipzer furiously announces that the dog must go. Can Hank convince his father that he wasn't the one who let Cheerio off his leash, or will he really lose his new pet and best friend?
Target age group 6-8 -
Stop That Frog! (Here's Hank #03) (Paperback)
Hank's class gets to take care of Principal Love's pet frog while he's away, and Hank is thrilled when he's selected to take it home for the weekend. But when he forgets to put the top back on the tank, Hank's excitement quickly turns to panic -- the frog has escaped!
The frog hunt is on, but time is running out. Hank needs to find that frog, and fast!
Target age group 6-8 -
Boy Who Said Nonsense
Tate is different, and not just because he came from a pumpkin patch. He loves numbers, especially the number eleven, and he can count lots of things just by looking at them! But all this counting makes most people think Tate talks nonsense. Tate never seems to mind, but his brother does. No one seems to understand the way his mind works--until his older brother makes a connection and helps the whole family see things from Tate's perspective.
Target age group 6-8 -
Echo Park Castaways
From the author of THE OTHER BOY comes a poignant and heartfelt novel that explores what it means to be a family. Perfect for fans of COUNTING BY 7S.
Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a year they've been staying with Mrs. K in Echo Park. Vic spends most of his time living in a dream world, Mara barely speaks, and Nevaeh is forced to act as a back-up parent. Though their situation isn't ideal, it's still their best home yet.
Then Child Protective Services places Quentin in the house, and everything is turned upside down. Nevaeh really can't handle watching over anyone else, especially a boy on the autism spectrum. Meanwhile, Quentin is having trouble adjusting and attempts to run away.
So when Vic realizes Quentin just wants to see his mom again, he plans an "epic quest" to reunite them. It could result in the foster siblings getting sent to different group homes. But isn't family always worth the risk?
Target age group 9-12 -
Day with No Words
A DAY WITH NO WORDS invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language.
The American Library Association Booklist starred review boasts, “The story is written from the boy's first-person perspective, however—a clever choice in that it gives readers a direct look into his mind and reinforces the book's crucial statement that nonverbal people have as many words and as much intelligence as anyone else. Cosgrove's art, throughout, does an amazing job of transporting readers into his perspective, employing various color tones, metaphoric imagery, and ‘camera’ angles to reflect the deep expressiveness contained in every page [...] through this book, neurotypicals' eyes will be opened, and everyone in Autistic Families will feel seen—and heard.”
A DAY WITH NO WORDS is a colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of "speaking." The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
Written by an autistic mother of two autistic sons and the creator behind the popular @Fidgets.and.Fries social media platform and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove (IG @k8cosgrove), A DAY WITH NO WORDS successfully normalizes communication methods outside of verbal speech and provides representation of neurodiversity and autism in a way that affirms and celebrates.
An instant #1 New York Times best-selling picture book and national bestseller
Target age group 4-8 -
Get a Grip Vivy Cohen! (Hardcover)
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball -- not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal.
Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back!
Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Target age group 8-12 -
Wild for Winnie
New student Winnie has sensory processing challenges, but her wonderful teacher knows just how to make sure she's a welcome part of the class.
Winnie is the new kid at school, and sometimes she acts kind of wild. Her teacher says to her classmates, "Maybe Winnie feels the world differently than most of us. Why don't we give her world a try?" So that week, when Winnie can't stop monkeying around, the class joins her on the jungle gym. And when she's acting squirrelly, they all go nuts on an obstacle course. When Winnie is being a bit of a bear, the whole class burrows into a cozy den for storytime.
Soon, with the guidance of their loving teacher, Winnie's classmates realize that sometimes we all feel the world differently, and that's more than okay.
Target age group 5-8 -
Maybe an Artist
A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir from one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in The New Yorker, when she was just 22 years old.
When Liz Montague was a senior in college. she wrote to The New Yorker, asking them why they didn't publish more inclusive comics. The New Yorker wrote back asking is she could recommend any. She responded: yes, me.
Those initial cartoons in The New Yorker led to this memoir of Liz's youth, from the age of five through college -- how she navigated life in her predominantly white New Jersey town, overcame severe dyslexia through art, and found the confidence to pursue her passion.
Funny and poignant, Liz captures the age-old adolescent questions of "who am I?" and "what do I want to be?" with pitch-perfect clarity and insight. This brilliant, laugh-out-loud graphic memoir offers a fresh perspective on life and social issues and proves that you don't need to be a dead white man to find success in art.
Target age group 12 and up -
Get a Grip Vivy Cohen! (Paperback)
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball -- not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal.
Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid.
She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back!
Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Target age group 8-12 -
Boy Who Grew Flowers
Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change.
Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.
Target age group 4-10 -
Brave
Perfect for fans of RAIN REIGN, this middle-grade novel is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.
Collin can't help himself--he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father.
When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition. Collin's quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly.
With Orenda's help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.
Target age group 9-12 -
Degenerates
In the tradition of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, this fiery historical novel follows four young women in the early 20th century whose lives intersect when they are locked up by a world that took the poor, the disabled, the marginalized, and institutionalized them for life.
The Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded is not a happy place. The young women who are already there certainly don't think so.
Not Maxine, who is doing everything she can to protect her younger sister Rose in an institution where vicious attendants and bullying older girls treat them as the morons, imbeciles, and idiots the doctors have deemed them to be.
Not Alice, either, who was left there when her brother couldn't bring himself to support a sister with a club foot.
And not London, who has just been dragged there from the best foster situation she's ever had, thanks to one unexpected, life-altering moment.
Each girl is determined to change her fate, no matter what it takes.
"Respectful, unflinching, and eye-opening." --Kirkus Reviews
"Historical fiction that not only depicts a cruel, horrifying reality but also the strength and courage of the people who had to endure it." --Booklist
Target age group 14-17 -
Disability Visibility: 17 First Person Stories for Today (Adapted for Young Adults)
Disabled young people will be proud to see themselves reflected in this hopeful, compelling, and insightful essay collection, adapted for young adults from the critically acclaimed adult book, DISABILITY VISIBILITY: FIRST PERSON STORIES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY that "sheds light on the experience of life as an individual with disabilities, as told by none other than authors with these life experiences." --Chicago Tribune, "Best books published in summer 2020" (Vintage/Knopf Doubleday edition).
The seventeen eye-opening essays in DISABILITY VISIBILITY, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life's ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy.
The accounts in this collection ask readers to think about disabled people not as individuals who need to be "fixed," but as members of a community with its own history, culture, and movements. They offer diverse perspectives that speak to past, present, and future generations. It is essential reading for all.
Target age group 12 and up -
I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present
In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present.
From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges that have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Gustav Kirchhoff
- Henri Matisse
- Eliza Suggs
- Helen Keller
- Frida Kahlo
- John Nash
- Stephen Hawking
- Temple Grandin
- Stevie Wonder
- Nabil Shaban
- Terry Fox
- Peter Dinklage
- Catalina Devandas
- Wanda Diaz-Merced
- Victor Pineda
- Arunima Sinha
- Abraham Lincoln
- Demi Lovato
- Matt Haig
- Redouan Ait Chitt
- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
- Farida Bedwei
- Jonas Jacobsson
- Trischa Zorn
- Ade Adepitan
- Stella Young
- Lady Gaga
- Naoki Higashida
- Isabella Springmuhl Tejada
- Aaron Philip
- Michelle Akers
- Lil Wayne
- Dynamo
"An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries." --School Library Journal
2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book
Target age group 6-8
