NEURODIVERGENT TITLES
WITH THE LIGHT ... VOL . 1 : RAISING AN AUTISTIC CHILD YEN PRESS Created by : Keiko Tobe 9780759523562 Psychology / Developmental / Child
Born during the sunrise-an auspicious beginning-the Azumas ’ newborn son is named Hikaru , which means “ light ”. But during one play date , his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children . In the alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale , a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child ’ s autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together . This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism , but also for all past , present , and future parents .
MIRROR MIND Independently Published Created by : Tory Woollcott 9780981276601 Comics & Graphic Novels / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir
Tory is a Canadian writer and artist based in Toronto . Her graphic novel Mirror Mind recounts her experiences growing up with dyslexia . She is now a graduate from the University of Toronto with an Honors BA in archeology and Near Eastern studies and is working on her next book . Tory has since become an advocate for dyslexia awareness , and she has appeared on CBC Radio ’ s Metro Morning , Ontario Morning , and Canada AM , alongside a feature story by the Toronto Star . She has spoken at several events including Word on the Street and Right to Read , as well as at the University of Toronto and a variety of public schools around the city .
INVISIBLE DIFFERENCES Oni Press Created by : Julie Dachez , Mademoiselle Caroline 9781620107669 Comics & Graphic Novels / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir
Marguerite feels awkward , struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends . She ’ s sensitive , irritable at times . She makes her environment a fluffy , comforting cocoon , alienating her boyfriend . The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses , the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve . Then , when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected , Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfor : after a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones , doctors , and the internet , she discovers that she has Aspergers . Her life is profoundly changed – for the better . 22 diamondbookshelf . org