[aisle] Neurodivergent male characters

[Carolyn Roys]

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On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Mrs. Kuzminski via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:


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
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On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 10:47 AM Richelle Steinmetz via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto: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<mailto:rsteinmetz at d107.org>
Pleasantdale Middle
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