On Sale Date: October 4, 2022
ISBN 9780593566480, 0593566483
Trade Paperback | 240 pages
 
In this joyfully illustrated memoir, author-illustrator Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the "normal" world around her.
 
Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing "normal" world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself.
 
There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains,
heartwarming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way, you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism.
 
Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.
NEURODIVERGENT AUTHOR speaks directly to readers about her experiences in a funny and relatable way.
IMPORTANT REPRESENTATION for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to see themselves and to learn about others.
EDUCATES on how autism manifests differently in boys and girls.
HUMOR AND FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS make this nonfiction so much fun it's "abnormal"!
INVALUABLE RESOURCE for parents and teachers to hand to autistic kids or those with autistic friends and classmates.
"EMBRACE YOUR DIFFERENCE" theme for anyone who ever felt out of step with the wider world.