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Books featuring relatable characters for children with ADHD
— 730 books
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Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
Shelley Johannes
For the child who feels like their best friend is growing apart from them and wonders how to stay true to their own quir
Ages 7–10
The Cat Stole My Pants
Stephan Pastis
For the child who feels like a misunderstood genius in a world of baffling adults, this dry and witty mystery celebrates
Ages 8–12
King of the Neuro Verse
Idris Goodwin
For the teen who feels like their brain moves to its own rhythm and needs to find where their unique way of thinking fit
Ages 12–17
Up-Side-Down Triangle
Sandra Serrano
For the child who feels like they do not quite fit into social boxes, this gentle tool helps families navigate ADHD like
Ages 3–8
Shining
Julius Lester
For the child who feels overlooked or whose quiet nature is misunderstood by others, this fable celebrates the radiant i
Ages 4–8
My Name is Mina
David Almond
For the creative child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in the quiet parts of the world. Mina's journal celeb
Ages 10–14
Colin Fischer
Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz
For the child who experiences the world through logic and observation, finding their own unique way to navigate school s
Ages 12–16
A Boy Called Bat
Elana K. Arnold
For the child who experiences the world with unique intensity and finds deep comfort in the predictable rhythm of nature
Ages 6–10
Everyone Is Different
Dominika Gałka
For children noticing differences in others, this welcoming guide explains Down syndrome and physical disabilities with
Ages 4–8
Dancing with Daddy
Anitra Rowe Schulte
For the child preparing for their first big event or those looking for stories where every body is celebrated, this is a
Ages 4–8
Penguin Days
Sara Leach
For the child who experiences the world with unique intensity and finds big social changes like family weddings or trave
Ages 7–10
(Don't) Call Me Crazy
Kelly Jensen
For the teenager navigating mental health challenges or trying to understand their own mind, this anthology offers diver
Ages 14–18
Words on Bathroom Walls
Julia Walton
For the teenager navigating the weight of a mental health diagnosis while trying to find connection and normalcy in the
Ages 14–18
Be a Friend
Salina Yoon
For the child who expresses themselves differently, this quiet story celebrates finding your own way to communicate and
Ages 3–6
The Rock in My Throat
Kao Kalia Yang
For the child who feels frozen or silent in new environments, this moving memoir explores the weight of selective mutism
Ages 5–9
Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester, The
Maya MacGregor
For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging while navigating neurodivergence, gender identity, and the weight of a pai
Ages 14–18
A Quiet Kind of Thunder
Sara Barnard
For the teenager who feels unheard or overwhelmed by the world, this story explores how two souls find their own way to
Ages 14–18
Glow
W. H. Beck
For the teenager who feels like an outsider and needs to discover their inner strength. This high-stakes story explores
Ages 11–16
When My Heart Joins the Thousand
A. J. Steiger
For the teenager navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, past trauma, and the intense, messy reality of first lo
Ages 14–18
Wild and Crooked
Leah Thomas
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family reputation and searching for where they fit in a town that has alread
Ages 14–18
Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein
Don Brown
For the child who feels like a misfit or thinks differently than their peers, this story shows how being 'odd' can lead
Ages 4–8
Under Shifting Stars
Alexandra Latos
For siblings navigating the heavy silence of loss while finding the courage to embrace their neurodivergence and true ge
Ages 12–18
Growing Pangs
Kathryn Ormsbee
For the child who feels overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts or 'rules' in their head. A gentle guide to navigating OCD, ch
Ages 8–12
Hannah, Divided
Adele Griffin
For the child who experiences the world intensely or feels the need to count and organize to stay calm. A sensitive look
Ages 9–13
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