Abigail, the author and illustrator of this exceptional non-fiction book, spent most of her life not knowing she was autistic. This booklist aims to provide a range of children's and teens' books that feature characters who are autistic, or who have Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Dooley is the author of How to Be Massive (Gill Books, 2016) and How to Deal With Poxes (Gill Books, 2017). With Aoife’s award-winning illustrations, her quick wit, and her deeply personal connection to Frankie’s experience with autism, she is undoubtedly one of the most exciting graphic novel talents out there. She’s smaller than everyone else in her class and has to go to the doctor every week to be measured.

Frankie's World will explore how you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you. The synopsis reads: "Twelve-year-old Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class but she can't quite figure out why. Explore our pick of the best children's books in February 2022 – from thrilling escape rooms to the surprising adventures of a crisp packet, there's something for every reader to enjoy! We believe that books are a great way to raise awareness and improve understanding of different experiences.Thankfully, Frankie has two best friends at school,one of whom is a wheelchair user,and her Mam, who totally gets her. Readers will be cheering Frankie on as she deals with bullies, finds what she’s good at and comes to understand herself a little better: a great story about growing up and learning who you are.

This lovely, often funny, relatable and sensitive story about Frankie, a girl with autism, was inspired by the author Aoife Dooley’s own real life experiences. I feel like Frankie's World has found the perfect home, and I’m excited to see the series come to life. Still, when Frankie starts a karate class and discovers she quite likes it, it gives her some confidence, as does winning her class art competition. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.Books that acknowledge or explore mental health issues can help to increase awareness, encourage dialogue, reduce stigma and develop real understanding. She openly shares her experiences of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 27 and how a diagnosis helped her to truly understand herself. Aoife openly shares her experiences of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 27, neurodiversity and how a diagnosis helped her to truly understand herself. She finds it hard to pay attention in school and sometimes says random things that upset other people. The following suggestions offer a spectrum of different perspectives and are well worth seeking out.