If you want to learn about autism, the best way is to read the people who are autistic. Not people imagining what it's like and writing about it. So for world autism awareness/acceptance day, a list of autistic authors/artists/writers/bloggers. This will obviously not be comprehensive, please feel … [Read more...] about For world autism awareness/acceptance day, read autistic writers!
YA
Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller
Otherworld - the game is compulsively playable. The book is compulsively readable. Utterly immersive, with a story that rocks along despite its main character striving to be unlikeable. He's not fond of himself, and doesn't see why anyone else would feel otherwise. Give it a try, but make sure … [Read more...] about Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller
M is for autism by The Students Of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin
Buy M is for Autism at Amazon. Buy M is for Autism at JKP books. Buy M is for autism at Hive M. That's what I'd like you to call me please. I'll tell you why later. Welcome to M's world. It's tipsy-turvy, sweet and sour, and the beast of anxiety lurks outside classrooms ready to pounce. M just … [Read more...] about M is for autism by The Students Of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin
One by Sarah Crossan
https://twitter.com/liveotherwise/status/616981499682942981?s=09 I read One in one sitting I think. It's that kind of book. It wraps around you and carries you along, though it's not a fast paced adventure, far from it. Unless growing up is an adventure, which I guess it kind of is. Sarah Crossan's … [Read more...] about One by Sarah Crossan
The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak
Buy at Amazon Perfect for fans of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak is Stonewall Award-winning author Brian Katcher's hilarious he said/she said romance about two teens discovering themselves on an … [Read more...] about The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak
