[aisle] Neurodivergent male characters

[Mrs. Kuzminski]

I totally agree with Marybeth on *Anything but Typical* by Nora Raliegh
Baskin. However you might also consider *Navigating Early* by Clare
Vanderpool.  Because Vanderpool's story is set right after WWII, she
doesn't use the term "autism."  The character Early is considered odd, but
rather than ostracizing him, Jack is interested in him and drawn to him.


*Amanda Kuzminski*
*Library Media Specialist*
Orland Junior High School
Orland Park, IL
708-364-4214


*The single clenched fist lifted and ready, or the open asking hand held
out and waiting. Choose: for we meet by one or the other.*
*    - Carl Sandburg*


On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 10:47 AM Richelle Steinmetz via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi!
>
> We are currently looking for one more book to include on our Battle list
> this year. We are specifically looking for a neurodivergent male character
> that is appropriate for grades 6-8 and well represented in the story.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thank you!
> Rikki Steinmetz
> rsteinmetz at d107.org
> Pleasantdale Middle
> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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