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Diverse Reads for All Ages Celebrating Neurodiversity, April 2026 |
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My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
by Prasha Sooful
Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be! This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on neurodiversity and sensory processing in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy.
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A Kids Book about Neurodiversity
by Laura Petix
This is a kids' book about neurodiversity. Everything we do is because of how our brains work, and everyone's brain is different. Seriously! But our world doesn't always operate in a way that is accepting of each brain type. This book helps kids aged 5-9 understand the importance of celebrating the unique ways in which our brains help us learn, feel, and experience life. Neurodiversity makes our world beautiful and is worthy of celebrating!
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Bat and the Business of Ferrets
by Elana K. Arnold
The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold's heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.
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At the Speed of Gus
by Richard Scrimger
A smartly funny and sympathetic story about being different and understanding that there is more than one way to see the world.This new novel from middle grade master Richard Scrimger will reach so many kids who need to see that their brains are a gift.
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A Glimmer of Change
by Elle McNicoll
Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.
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Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes
by Book Author
Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction. With contributions by: Mercedes Acosta * Karen Jialu Bao * James Bird * Rocky Callen * Nora Shalaway Carpenter * Alechia Dow * Patrick Downes * Anna Drury * Nikki Grimes * Val Howlett * Jonathan Lenore Kastin * Sonia Patel * Marcella Pixley * Isabel Quintero * Ebony Stewart * Francisco X. Stork
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All the Noise at Once
by Deandra Davis
A Black, autistic teen tries to figure out what happened the night his older brother was unjustly arrested.
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Daniel, Deconstructed
by James Ramos
Photographer and film buff Daniel Sanchez learned a long time ago that the only way to get by in an allistic world is to mask his autism and follow the script. Which means he knows that boisterous, buff, and beautiful soccer superstars like his best friend, Mona Sinclair, shouldn't be wasting time hanging out with introverts...But when Daniel meets a new classmate, Gabe Mendes, who is tall, mysterious, nonbinary, and--somehow--as cool as Mona, Daniel knows exactly how this is going to play out...But matchmaking means stepping into the mystifying and illogical world of love, dating, and relationships, where nothing is as it seems and no one knows their lines.
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Hollow
by Taylor Grothe
While navigating a recent Autism diagnosis, teenage Cassie gets separated from her friends on a camping trip and meets a mysterious wood carver who brings her to his artists' compound where she feels an eerie sense of belonging.
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Tilly in Technicolor
by Mazey Eddings
When eighteen-year-old Tilly goes to London to intern for her sister's company, she begins to unmask her ADHD and connects with Oliver, another neurodivergent intern.
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ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD
by Penn Holderness
The must-have resource for anyone who lives with ADHD, either themselves or with an affected family member. Written to appeal to the ADHD brain, ADHD is Awesome is the engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).
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Lavender Clouds: Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health
by Bex Ollerton
Ollerton translates her experiences with autism, ADHD, and mental health into a series of colorful, emotionally resonant comics that tell stories of neurodiversity and resilience. With a tone that is sharp but always sensitive, this debut book collection describes the many insights and strategies the author has learned on her journey to self-acceptance. Among the many topics addressed in the book are the folly of foolproof organization strategies, the perils of burnout, the joy of small hopes, and the importance of growing at your own pace and on your own path.
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Outlier
by Susie Tate
Victoria Harding has always felt like an outsider. In her family, in society, even in the business world, she's the one who doesn't quite fit. Despite her polished appearance, people find her aloof and cold--and for the longest time, she's accepted the loneliness that comes with it. That is, until she sees him. Mike Mayweather is everything she's not--rough, rugged, and unapologetically unrefined. He has no patience for the woman they call the 'Ice Princess', and her obvious attraction to him only frustrates him more. But there's more to Vicky than he ever expected--layers of vulnerability, fears she's hidden, and a softness that makes his heart stir. When a confrontation leaves her shaken, Mike realises he's not as unaffected by her as he thought. For the first time ever, he's determined to uncover the woman beneath the carefully constructed exterior--the one who might just change his life forever.
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