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Books featuring relatable characters for children with ADHD
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Get Busy, Beaver!
Carolyn Crimi
For the child whose way of contributing doesn't look like everyone else's. This story celebrates the dreamer who turns '
Ages 3–7
Bitsy Bat, School Star
Kaz Windness
For the child who feels like they are 'upside down' in a right-side-up world, this story celebrates the beauty of neurod
Ages 4–8
The Spaghetti Detectives
Andreas Steinhofel
For the child who thinks differently or feels like their brain moves at a different speed than the world around them.
Ages 8–12
OCD, The Dude, and Me
Lauren Roedy Vaughn
For the teen feeling isolated by trauma and social anxiety, this quirky diary-style story explores finding your voice th
Ages 14–18
Jerk, California
Jonathan Friesen
For the teen navigating the challenges of being different, this road trip novel explores finding your voice and self-acc
Ages 13–18
Cloud of Outrageous Blue, A
Vesper Stamper
For the teenager who perceives the world differently, this lyrical story follows a synesthete finding her voice and refu
Ages 12–18
When Mr. Dog Bites
Brian Conaghan
For the teenager navigating the complexities of neurodivergence while facing the raw, unfiltered intensity of growing up
Ages 14–18
Schizo
Nic Sheff
For the teenager navigating the blurred lines of reality while managing a serious mental health diagnosis and the weight
Ages 14–18
Tad Lincoln's Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President's House
Beth Anderson
For the child who struggles to sit still or find the right words, this true story celebrates a father's patient love for
Ages 4–9
Kids Like Us
Hilary Reyl
For the teen who feels like they see the world through a different lens or is navigating the social complexities of a ne
Ages 12–17
The Color of Sound
Emily Barth Isler
For the child who feels the weight of high expectations and needs permission to rediscover the simple joy of their own u
Ages 8–12
The Deadly Daylight
Ash Harrier
For the child who feels like a misfit and sees the world differently, this cozy mystery celebrates the power of unique p
Ages 9–12
Blockhead: The Life of Fibonacci
Joseph D'Agnese
For the child who thinks differently or feels like an outsider because of their unique interests, this story celebrates
Ages 6–10
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic
Michael McCreary
For the teenager or older child navigating life on the spectrum, this witty memoir replaces clinical jargon with relatab
Ages 12–18
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Stacy McAnulty
For the child who feels like an outsider because of how their brain works or the rituals they need to feel safe.
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin
Julia Finley Mosca
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or processes the world in their own unique way. Discover how a visu
Ages 5–10
Silent Days, Silent Dreams
Allen Say
For the child who experiences the world through quiet observation or unique creative methods, this moving biography cele
Ages 8–12
The Secret Life of Kitty Granger
G. D. Falksen
For the teen who feels their unique way of seeing the world is a burden, this spy thriller shows how different perspecti
Ages 13–18
Each Tiny Spark
Pablo Cartaya
For the child who thinks differently and is trying to bridge the distance with a parent who has changed while they were
Ages 9–12
Puzzled: A Memoir About Growing Up with OCD
Pan Cooke
For the child who feels overwhelmed by repetitive thoughts or hidden rituals, this graphic memoir offers a relatable loo
Ages 10–14
More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean
Roz MacLean
For the child who expresses themselves through art, movement, or quiet observation rather than just talking. A beautiful
Ages 3–7
On Ice
Cathy McGough
For the child who thrives on seeing their own unique strengths celebrated. A young boy with special needs discovers that
Ages 8–12
Aaliyah Moves in Her Own Way
Charlene Pinnock
For the child who experiences the world with a unique rhythm and needs to know that their different way of moving and th
Ages 4–8
There's a Hyena Inside of Me!
Cathy McGough
For the child who feels like their body and energy are moving faster than they can control. Help little ones understand
Ages 4–9
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