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Books featuring relatable characters for children with ADHD
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I'm an Alien and I Want to Go Home
Jo Franklin
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their family or peers. This story follows Daniel as he wonders
Ages 8–12
I Talk Like a River
Jordan Scott
For the child who feels isolated by their words or struggles to speak in a world that won't wait, offering a lyrical pat
Ages 4–8
King of the Sticks
Ivan Southall
For the child who feels like an outsider or has a unique way of seeing things, this intense frontier story explores vuln
Ages 10–14
The Lost Hero
Rick Riordan
For the child grappling with a sense of not belonging or navigating a sudden shift in their identity among peers.
Ages 9–14
King of the Pygmies
Jonathon Scott Fuqua
For families navigating a mental health diagnosis, this book sensitively portrays a high schooler's journey as he grappl
Ages 14–18
Vanya and the Wild Hunt
Sangu Mandanna
For the child who experiences the world with unique intensity and wonders where they truly belong, this magical adventur
Ages 8–12
Visitors
Caroline Macdonald
For the teenager who feels like no one truly understands what they are seeing or feeling. A haunting story about navigat
Ages 12–16
A Kids Book About Disability
Kristine Napper
For the child who has questions about differences or disability, this guide helps kids approach physical and neurologica
Ages 7–9
The Princess and the Pea
Dick Gackenbach
For the child who feels things deeply, this classic tale shows how a little sensitivity can be a royal strength in a wor
Ages 4–8
A Mango-Shaped Space
Wendy Mass
For the child who feels like their way of seeing the world is different from everyone else's and is looking for where th
Ages 10–14
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree
Lauren Tarshis
For the child who feels like an observer in a world of social rules they don't quite understand. This story follows a lo
Ages 9–13
Everyone Is a Genius
Stefan Waidelich
For the child who feels discouraged by standardized tests or school benchmarks. This gentle story celebrates neurodivers
Ages 4–10
Mr Sideways
Denise Phillips
For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole, this whimsical story celebrates the joy of doing things your
Ages 6–9
On the Edge of Gone
Corinne Duyvis
For the teen seeking their place in a world that often ignores them, this high stakes story explores what makes a life v
Ages 13–18
Night Owl
Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins
For the child who feels like their unique talents don't fit the 'standard' mold or who struggles to find their place in
Ages 8–12
Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express
Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, RJ Peete
For teens navigating the complexities of autism or supporting an autistic sibling, this memoir offers heartfelt advice o
Ages 12–18
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
Trenton Lee Stewart
For the child who feels like an outsider because of a medical condition or unique way of thinking, this story celebrates
Ages 8–12
Seven: a Most Remarkable Pigeon
Sandra Nickel
For the child who experiences the world through different senses or feels they don't quite fit the mold of what's expect
Ages 4–8
The Uncanny X-Men: An Origin Story
Jeff Clark
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this story shows how unique differences can become hero
Ages 6–9
The Good Hawk
Joseph Elliott
For the teen who feels overlooked or underestimated, this dark fantasy journey proves that being 'different' can be a so
Ages 12–17
Joey Pigza Loses Control
Jack Gantos
For children navigating neurodivergence or challenging family dynamics, this book explores self-acceptance and the compl
Ages 8–12
The Other Half of Happy
Rebecca Balcárcel
For the tween navigating life between two cultures while learning to advocate for their brother and embrace their whole,
Ages 8–12
This Is My Brain!
Elise Gravel
For the child who wonders why they think or feel differently than others, this funny guide explains how every brain is u
Ages 6–10
What Would Joey Do?
Jack Gantos
For kids navigating tricky family dynamics and learning to stand up for themselves, this story follows Joey as he finds
Ages 9–13
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