[aisle] Neurodivergent male characters

[Richelle Steinmetz]

Thanks for the ideas so far everyone!


On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 3:15 PM Richelle Steinmetz <rikkir77 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>>> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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