From #1 NYT bestselling author of A Day with No Words, a new picture book centering an Autistic boy and celebrating friendship and inclusivity. Rainy days are perfect for museum visits, and Aidan is excited to learn on his outing. But with the rain comes long lines and loud sounds. Like for many with Autism, these sensations overwhelm Aidan. His brain gets fuzzy, and he grunts and slaps his chest to express his feelings.
Some people don’t know why Aidan reacts this way. Rather than trying to understand him, they stare at him and whisper, making him feel like an outsider. But just because Aidan communicates in different ways, doesn’t mean he should hide himself.
Then another child reaches out, not with judgment but with curiosity. She invites Aidan to explore with her, and this one act of kindness makes a world of difference. With the help of his dad and his new friend, Aidan is able to be himself, proving to others and to himself that he belongs.
Tiffany Hammond is the voice behind the popular social media platform, "Fidgets and Fries." She is an autistic storyteller from Texas who raises two children with autism diagnoses as well. Through stories, poems, and essays, she challenges the perception of autism as a lifelong sentence of doom and gloom, inspires thought leaders, and cultivates a community that explores the concept of Intersectionality. She is a speaker, consultant, and advocate for all. Her debut picture book,
A Day with No Words was an instant #1
NYT bestseller. www.tiffanyhammond.com • @fidgets.and.fries
Ken Daley is an award-winning artist/illustrator who was born in Cambridge, Ontario to parents who emigrated from Dominica. He has exhibited his work in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, and his artwork is in numerous private and public collections. Ken has illustrated more than a dozen children’s books. His book
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings was an Américas Award Honor Book and a
Kirkus Best Picture Book
, The Little Regent received the Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award,
Black Boy, Black Boy won the Black Kidlit Award for Best Illustration
, and
Granny’s Kitchen was a Blue Spruce Award nominee
. www.kendaleyart.com • @kendaleyart