Own Voices

A book that features diverse representation from an author that also identifies as that specific representation.

The Hate U Give
The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient, #1)
The Poet X
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante, #1)
Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)
Firekeeper’s Daughter (Firekeeper's Daughter, #1)
With the Fire on High
Felix Ever After
Clap When You Land
You Should See Me in a Crown
When Dimple Met Rishi (Dimple and Rishi, #1)
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)
On the Come Up
If I Was Your Girl
Dear Martin (Dear Martin, #1)
Holly Smale
This book does not represent autism, and neither I nor Cassie represent autistic people. We are simply individual voices in a choir of millions of amazing neurodivergent people, all with our own experiences, or own ways of seeing the world, our own ways of existing. I cannot speak for anyone but myself, and I would not want to try. So, whether you enjoyed this book or not, whether you see yourself represented in this story or not, I urge you to seek out other autistic voices. We are beautiful, w ...more
Holly Smale, Cassandra in Reverse

Yamile Saied Méndez
I felt joy for being alive, playing a sport that a generation ago could have landed me in prison.
Yamile Saied Méndez, Furia

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