Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-191).
Contents:
Welcome -- Greta Thunberg -- Michael Buckholtz -- Warren Fried -- Fahima Abdulrahman -- Pip Jamieson -- Jessica Thom -- Farah Nanji (AKA DJ Ninja) -- Naoki Higashida -- Benjamin Zephaniah -- Lydia X.Z. Brown -- Samantha Stein (AKA Yo Samdy Sam) -- Ben Coyle Larner (AKA Loyle Carner) -- Jonathon Drane (AKA Jono Drane) -- Dara McAnulty -- Ryan Higa -- Temple Grandin -- Jessica McCabe -- Hannah Gadsby -- Stephen Wiltshire -- Polly Samuel (AKA Donna Williams) -- Ann Bancroft -- Laura Kate Dale -- Emma Lewell-Buck -- Elle McNicoll -- Sam Holness (AKA Super Sam) -- Mickey Rowe -- Siena Castellon -- Suzi Ruffell -- Jon Adams -- Simone Biles -- Goodbye.
Summary:
"Covering the spectrum of neurodiversity, the book features a range of inspirational people, from actors and entertainers, to athletes and activists, and it shows young neurodiverse readers that often what makes you different can be your key to success. The chapters feature biographies that expand out on to a theme, such as the importance of lived experience in discussions of neurodiversity, challenging stereotypes, representation and creativity. This book capitalises on the current 'heroes' trend in children's publishing, but for a slightly older audience, focussing on famous neurodivergent people with accompanying portrait illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.