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books with autistic main characters

Oct

13

2025

Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick

A mutual friend goes missing and twin sisters Frankie, a young teen on the spectrum, and popular Tess try to solve the mystery. The loyalty of sisters, friendship, and acceptance all come into play in this well-written and engaging book. — Marlene Craig, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Discover overlooked gems at The Well-Read …

Jul

11

2023

July Is Disability Pride Month!

“Disability Pride Month is an important time to honor the diversity and uniqueness of each person in the disability community and celebrate people who have disabilities.” –National Health Council From The Neverending Bookshop: July is Disability Pride Month! And our owner, Annie, is a high-functioning physically disabled person! So we celebrate every year with extra …

Mar

24

2023

Dear Mothman book cover (illustration of a child illuminated, under giant moth)

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

After Noah’s best friend passes away, he decides to continue their science project on Mothman, the infamous cryptid. As Noah processes his grief, he writes letters to Mothman– about being trans, autistic, and feeling different from other kids. After all, Mothman is misunderstood too; he may understand Noah better than anyone. Dear Mothman is often …

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