Supporting and Encouraging Neurodiverse Representation in Children's Literature
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We at the Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective are hosting an auction to support neurodivergent creators and would LOVE donations from authors, illustrators, agents, and editors (and others)! This April, we’ll run another Neurodivergent Kidlit auction, to support funds for the Neurodiverse Kidlit Scholarship at Boyds Mills, as well as help provide programming for the Neurodiverse Kidlit […] The post…
Our very own Meg Eden Kuyatt has done it again with Perfect Enough, a companion novel to her award-winning Good Different! We love Selah, her autistic protagonist who loves dragons and is just trying to figure out how she fits in, and how to stand up for herself. Written in poetic verse, Good Different is […] The post Perfect Enough Cover Reveal! appeared first on Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective .
NeuroPlayWriting Series on Energy & Motivation “You should focus on why you do things, not on how you do them.” ~Janine Teagues, 2nd-grade teacher (created/played by Quinta Brunson), Abbott Elementary Welcome to the fourth post in this blog series on NeuroPlayWriting with a focus on energy and motivation! This series invites neurodiverse authors to intentionally neuroplay with your writing […] The…
We’re holding our annual Neurodiverse Kidlit Retreat at Highlights Foundation Retreat Center from July 3-6, 2025. There’s nothing more magical than sharing space with others just like you. Others who know what it’s like to be different. Join like-minded children’s authors for a peaceful retreat in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania. Enjoy in-community time, ample […] The post You’re Invited!…
“You should focus on why you do things, not on how you do them.”~Janine Teagues, 2nd-grade teacher (created/played by Quinta Brunson), Abbott Elementary Welcome to the third post in this blog series on NeuroPlayWriting with a focus on energy and motivation! This series invites neurodiverse authors to intentionally neuroplay with your writing craft, from the […] The post NeuroPlayWriting Series:…
Our very own Meg Eden Kuyatt has been very busy writing up various posts! Peruse her posts to find something helpful! GOOD DIFFERENT, Dragons + Autism “We have the power of dragons; therefore, we cannot live together with humans…we have the hearts of humans; therefore, we do not belong with monsters. We are outcasts in […] The post Various Publications by Meg Eden Kuyatt appeared first on…
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If you are currently attending college and would like to work to make your campus a more inclusive space for people with disabilities, consider applying for the ACI program through the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Their applications are now open, through Sunday, March 9th, 2025. Find out more information about the program and how to […] The post Autistic Campus Inclusion Through ASAN appeared…
What is NeuroPlay? What does it have to do with writing? This series invites neurodiverse authors to intentionally neuroplay with your writing craft, from the theory that our best writing flows through a balance of discipline and play that honors who we are. The post NeuroPlay Writing Series: Energy & Motivation — Grounding & Survival when Blocked by Fear appeared first on Neurodiverse Kidlit…
