Several years ago, when Sheletta couldn’t find a single picture book about a Black girl with autism, she wrote one for her daughter Cameron. Now the bestselling author of four picture books about kids on the spectrum she is a trusted voice for neurodiverse children.
Cameron will soon be starting kindergarten and her whole family is nervous. This sweet and funny story starring a young African-American girl with autism will help all kids — and their families — face the great big wonderful change that is school.
Daniel Brundidge likes to sing better than he likes to talk. When his mom wins an RV, the family sets off to visit Grandma — and Daniel sings all the way from the Big City Highway to the Old Town Road. A celebration of the power of music to teach and heal.
Brandon has autism and sometimes he’s afraid to try new things. Sometimes he doesn’t want to join the game. Sometimes he’d rather not jump in the pool. But then he spots a sign that changes everything!
Andrew is a big brother to three little siblings who have autism. He helps his parents take care of them while working two jobs and getting good grades in school. He thinks nobody sees all his hard work — until his cool dance moves make him an Internet sensation.
The true story of Judeah Reynolds, who was nine when she walked to Cup Foods with her cousin and witnessed the murder of George Floyd. Told with Sheletta and Lily Coyle, it helps children talk about grief, fear and hope.
Three of Sheletta’s four children are on the autism spectrum. Their real stories became the books — and the books have traveled around the world, including to Uvalde, Texas, after a school shooting, through her partnership with General Mills and Children’s Minnesota.
Readings, assemblies, parent workshops and autism-awareness events — plus bulk book orders for giveaways.
