[aisle] Neurodivergent male characters

[Richelle Steinmetz]

I LOVE Navigating Early. Great idea!

On Fri, 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
> 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
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