Category: neurodivergent

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

Posted May 5, 2023 in blog tour, book review, diversity, four stars, graphic novel, humor, LGBT, neurodivergent, paranormal, young adult / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Paranormal     Humor     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Transgender     M/M Romance     Muslim     Neurodivergent     Autism     Character Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR […]

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Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Posted July 14, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of emotion and feels Coming-of-age about acceptance and finding your place Friendship bonds Neurodiverse characters Super cute sibling vibes Slice-of-life contemporary story Many thanks to Margaret Ferguson Books and Rockstar […]

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A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

Posted July 11, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, eARC, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, neurodivergent / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Friendship Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Realistic fiction about friendship and family A protagonist with ADHD learning coping mechanisms Heartwarming discussions about what it really means to be a friend […]

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It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

Posted March 28, 2022 in arc, blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Humor     Dystopian     Diversity     Black     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A written voice that’s casual and funny and easy to get into. Highly relatable characters. A protagonist with ADHD. […]

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Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Posted March 23, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, four stars, LGBT, mid-grade, neurodivergent / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Neurodivergent     Autism     Jewish     Spanish     Catalan     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books that will help build empathy and understanding in readers. Protagonists with autism. […]

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Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan || New Take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan || New Take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Posted October 16, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, mid-grade, myth, neurodivergent, retelling, science fiction / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mythology     Retelling     Squad Vibes     Diversity     Multicultural     Neurodivergent     Autism     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Adventure filled with lots of nautical technology […]

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Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Posted July 9, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, eARC, fantasy, four stars, mid-grade, myth, neurodivergent / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Fantasy     Coming of Age     Mythology     Diversity     Neurodivergent     Autism     Barbados     Caribbean     Grief/Loss     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Unique (and sometimes creepy) Caribbean mythology and lore. […]

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Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

Posted March 16, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, four stars, mid-grade, mystery, neurodivergent / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Mystery     Action     Friendship Bonds     Found Family     Diversity     Neurodivergent     Spies     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure. Diverse kids who are good at different things. Multilayered mystery […]

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Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Posted February 27, 2021 in #ownvoices, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, eARC, four stars, mid-grade, neurodivergent / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Korean     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     STEM     Dementia     Neurodiverse     Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists passionate about STEM, particularly paleontology. Books about dinosaurs. Super cute sibling bonds. Families coming together […]

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