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Books featuring relatable characters for children with ADHD
— 398 books
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Trenton Lee Stewart
For the clever child who feels like an outsider, this mind-bending mystery follows four gifted orphans who find a sense
Ages 8–13
Loser
Jerry Spinelli
For the child who dances to their own beat and the parents who want to protect that spark while navigating the social pr
Ages 8–12
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles in school and is looking for a place where their unique traits are
Ages 9–14
Hilo: Dome
Jack Bartley
For the teenager who feels invisible because they process the world differently or lack a traditional voice, this futuri
Ages 12–18
The Imitation Game
Jane Rollason
For the child who thinks differently or loves puzzles, this true story of Alan Turing celebrates how unique minds can ch
Ages 10–14
The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza
Jack Gantos
For the child navigating challenges with self-control, medical diagnoses, and feeling different, this book offers a raw
Ages 12–16
Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with the 'noise' of new social environments, this story explores f
Ages 8–12
Cloud and Wallfish
Anne Nesbet
For the child who feels like an outsider or has to keep secrets to fit in. This Cold War mystery explores finding your v
Ages 10–14
Starworld
Audrey Coulthurst, Paula Garner
For the teen navigating complex family secrets and searching for a safe space to be themselves through a digital connect
Ages 14–18
Holding Up the Universe
Jennifer Niven
For the teen struggling to feel seen or hiding an invisible difference. A powerful look at body image, neurological dive
Ages 14–18
Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J
K.A. Holt
For the child who expresses themselves through movement but feels misunderstood by the world around them, especially whe
Ages 8–12
Hell Followed with Us
Andrew Joseph White
For teens searching for where they belong while facing internal and external monsters, this gritty story explores identi
Ages 14–18
Someday Angeline
Louis Sachar
For the gifted child who feels like an outsider, this poignant story explores the isolation of being 'too smart' and the
Ages 8–12
Sanitized for Your Protection
Stephan Pastis
For the child who uses big words and a wild imagination to mask their insecurities. This hilarious road trip caper celeb
Ages 8–12
Under Suspicion
R. A. Spratt
For the clever child who feels a bit out of sync with their peers, this witty mystery follows a girl genius solving crim
Ages 8–12
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Dusti Bowling
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to see that their differences are actually their greatest strengths i
Ages 8–12
A New World
Rebecca Gober, Courtney Nuckels
For the teen who feels overwhelmed by the emotions of others and longs for a place where they can finally feel like them
Ages 13–18
Who Was Albert Einstein?
Jess Brallier, Who HQ
For the child who asks big questions or feels out of place at school, this accessible biography reveals the human side o
Ages 8–12
Gallant
Victoria Schwab
For the teen searching for where they belong while navigating the quiet of being non-verbal and the weight of family sec
Ages 12–18
Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child who feels overwhelmed by new social environments or feels like an outsider, this story explores finding yo
Ages 8–12
Out of My Heart
Sharon M. Draper
For the child seeking independence and the courage to try new things, even when their body moves differently than they w
Ages 9–13
A Rover's Story
Jasmine Warga
For the child who wonders if their unique way of thinking is a 'glitch' or a gift. A touching look at how logic and emot
Ages 8–12
The Unteachables
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels misunderstood by teachers or stuck in a label, this story shows that no one is truly unteachable
Ages 8–12
The Beat I Drum
Dusti Bowling
For the child who feels like their body has a mind of its own, this story follows Connor as he finds his voice and rhyth
Ages 8–12
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