Children's Books- Disabilities and Neurodiversity

Spencer Lemon, a sixth grader who is losing his eyesight, is chosen to guard and protect Pandora's Book and save the world.

Eleven-year-old tomboy Lucy feels betrayed by everyone when a bobcat stalks the neighborhood, her friend Mora suddenly becomes boy-crazy about Lucy's best friend, and the town considers selling the soccer field where she plays.

Highlights the bond between a mother and her child while providing a gentle introduction to sign language during their day at the beach.

Twelve-year-old Derek wants to train his pet monkey to help Umberto, a new student who uses a wheelchair, but Umberto would rather steal Derek's cartoon ideas.

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."

"Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father"--

Eight-year-old Kevin is frustrated by his need to check things and repeat actions over and over until a counselor diagnoses obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and teaches him ways to manage this condition. Includes a note for parents and teachers explaining OCD.

Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines in order to search for her pet.

A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.