Books Like Okay Kevin
Families who loved Okay Kevin by James Dillon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Okay Kevin by James Dillon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the complexities of being different, whether they are struggling with a learning disability, physical limitations, or simply feel like they do not fit the typical mold of their peers. This story follows the unlikely but transformative bond between Maxwell, a gentle giant with learning difficulties, and Kevin, a brilliant boy with a rare physical disability. Together, they create a shared world of imagination to overcome bullying and personal hardships. While the story explores heavy themes including parental incarceration and the loss of a close friend, it is ultimately a celebration of how loyalty can make us stronger than we are alone. It is an essential read for middle schoolers (ages 10 to 14) to build empathy and understand the profound impact of seeing the world through someone else's eyes. You might choose this to help a child process grief or to normalize the experience of having diverse abilities.
