Jennifer’s Books

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Books related to topics of neurodiversity, social justice and mental health for kids and grown-ups
Biographies for kids
Activity books for kids

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Neurodiversity/Social Justice/Mental Health

Book cover for the Walking on Eggshells YA book about mental illness shows the title and an egg cracking with the background.

Ages 14 & Up This hi-lo novel for teens tackles the topic of mental illness and recovery as a culinary arts high school student grapples with a new reality after a first episode of psychosis threatens the life he’s known and wants.

Ages 14 & Up This hi-lo novel for teens tackles the topics of learning disabilities, ageism and genocide as an insecure high school student turns reluctant activist.

Grades 6 & Up This hi-lo non-fiction book for teens and grown-ups teaches about psychosis, how it affects everyday life, and treatment options that can help people with this condition lead more productive lives.

Reading Level 3 In this picture book about neurodiversity and friendship, Izzy is eccentric and stands out from her classmates. Kofi is new to school and wants to fit in. When he gets an invitation to Izzy’s party, he’s not so sure he should go.

Biographies for Kids

Grades 2-5 This children’s biography tells the story of Robert Wadlow, who learned to cope with unusual growth from an overactive pituitary gland.

Grades 4-6 The 56 scientists featured in this book broke barriers, made life-changing discoveries, and forever transformed the world.

Grades 5 & Up This book tells the story of Elijah Parish Lovejoy, who used his newspaper two decades before the Civil War to call for an end to slavery.

Teen & Older Readers Nina Kosterina was born in a revolutionary camp as the Bolsheviks took over Russia in the 1920s.

Activity Books for Kids

Grades 3-9 Paper is not just for drawing! Budding artists use paper to create everything from lanterns to picture frames. Simple, step-by-step instructions and big, full-color photographs help readers maximize their potential.

Grades 4-8 This how-to book is jammed with DIY accessories to brighten your closet! Hook up the selfie stick to shoot the most glam scarves, belts, and hats as you accessorize yourself.