You Are Enough by Margaret O'Hair (author) and Sofia Cardoso (illustrator) This inclusive and empowering picture book inspired by Sofia Sanchez — an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome — reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are.

Watch Me Bloom When I Have Big Feelings by Grace Ledden

When everything around him starts to feel too much and frustrations mount, Noah, a young boy with autism, meets Bud, his magical Bloom Buddy, who teaches him essential coping strategies to master his overwhelming feelings.

All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism by Shaina Rudolph (author), Danielle Royer (author), and Jennifer Zivoin (illustrator) This helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders follows a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.

I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism by Pat Thomas This book will show what autism is and how it affects someone who has it. This is a wonderful catalyst for discussion that will help children to better understand and support autistic classmates or siblings.

My Brother Charlie by Ryan Elizabeth Peete (author), Holly Robinson Peete (author), and Shane W. Evans (illustrator) In this story, told from a sister's point of view, we meet a family whose oldest son with autism teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.

Dragon and His Friend: A Dragon Book About Autism by Steve Herman A Cute Children Story to Explain the Basics of Autism at a Child’s Level.

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures - The Story of Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca (author) and Daniel Rieley (illustrator) No one expected this autistic girl to speak, but Temple did and demonstrated her talent for visual thinking that's made a lasting impact on farm management.

The Children's Guide to Autism by Fiona H. Reeves (author) and Billy Allison (illustrator) This is a charming, encouraging and positive, short fact-based description of what Autism can be like.

Masterpiece: An Inclusive Kids Book Celebrating a Child on the Autism Spectrum by Alexandra Hoffman (author) and Beatriz Mello (illustrator) An inclusive story featuring Samuel, a boy on the autism spectrum who sees the world differently than his peers. When Samuel's teacher asks his class to create a piece of art, it quickly becomes apparent that his beautiful way of looking at the world makes him a true masterpiece!

Frida by Jonah Winter (author) and Ana Juan (illustrator) The story of how Frida Kahlo turned her challenges into art.

Just Like You: A Children's Study in Autism by Nichole Troupe Tina is a young girl living with autism who learns to be accepted in the classroom when working on a project that teaches her classmates to learn more about one another.

Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one's place.

Not If I Can Help It by Carolyn Mackler Life changes are tough for 11-year-old Willa, who has Sensory Processing Disorder. So, when Dad reveals that he's dating her best friend's mother, Willa must decide how to respond.

Guts by Raina Telgemeier The author introduces her battle with chronic anxiety as a teen as well as her ongoing coping strategies in this honest, often funny graphic novel.

Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Caitlin is a bright fifth grader and a gifted artist. She also has Asperger's syndrome, and lives in a world of her own.

Focused by Alyson Gerber After wrestling with her unquiet mind, Clea is diagnosed with ADHD. Now, the tween must ask for help to reshape her life.

My Brain is a Race Car: A Children's Guide to a Neuro-divergent Bain by Nell Harris "Brains are just like cars, they all drive round and round a track, picking up information and then bringing it back. Some brains are Race Cars that like to drive extra fast. Sometimes though, they forget to stop and fully complete a task."

Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity by Louise Gooding (author) and Ruth Burrows (illustrator) An informative and inclusive children’s guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent.

Being Me is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb (author) and Emily Allen (illustrator) A carefully crafted story that shows readers that their own unique characteristics are better than trying to be something they are not. This is a great story to read to children you love, or have them read on their own.

A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey (author) and Mika Song (illustrator) With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.