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Books about autism, written by Autistic people. Community resource website cataloguing as many of these as possible (2300+ so far).
Autistic curator (@lillyjade.bsky.social she/her).
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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · Nov 11
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Hello! I use this account to share books about autism or with Autistic characters that have been written by openly Autistic people.

At the end of each month I post a recap of each new release during the month (that I'm aware of). I also share posts from authors and readers.
autisticbooks.bsky.social
I have a couple of questions I'm hoping someone who's self-published on Amazon recently could help answer. It's to help me better identify suitable books for the website.

1. Can you change the publication date to an *older* date? e.g. if you add the book today, could you set the pub date to 2020?
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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elisabethhobbes.co.uk
Sometimes you write a book that you think (hope) people will love, then it doesn’t sell. This is mine. Maybe it’s just to niche, but if you like the sound of it, give it a try. Or buy it for the musicals loving autistic person in your life. mybook.to/MyFairLord #books #musicals #genderswap
Neurodivergent heroine Hero with secrets to hide Musicals references Gilded Age ballrooms. Gender swapped retelling Slow burn MY FAIR LORD A Gilded Age Retelling of My Fair Lady By ELISABETH HOBBES
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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chironseye.bsky.social
Bought "Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis" by @mskellymhayes.bsky.social from @bookshop.org

Having been an activist since my teens and now nearing my 40's and disabled, I'm struggling.

Can't wait to get my copy. 💗

You can get it here:

bookshop.org/p/books/read...
Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis
Letters to Activists in Crisis
bookshop.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
New Book:
Autism in America: One Woman’s Search for Healing: (A Trauma-Informed Guide to Systemic Oppression)
by Mx. Isha Sarah Snow et al.

www.amazon.com/Autism-Ameri...
Autism in America: One Woman’s Search for Healing: (A Trauma-Informed Guide to Systemic Oppression) (SpiroLateral.org Trauma-Informed Systems Series)
Amazon.com: Autism in America: One Woman’s Search for Healing: (A Trauma-Informed Guide to Systemic Oppression) (SpiroLateral.org Trauma-Informed Systems Series): 9782564079340: Snow, Mx. Isha Sarah, Cosby, Christopher, Winters, Kaven, Vega, Karisma, Melton, Trevor, Rich, Isabella, Valenzuela, Lindsey, Grant, Robert, Coats, Kaylee: Books
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November 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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hopkinspress.bsky.social
With a focus on building trust, fostering self-advocacy, and embracing neurodiversity, "Your Kid Belongs Here" invites readers to reimagine how inclusive and supportive parenting can contribute to a more compassionate world.

www.press.jhu.edu/bo...
The book "Your Kid Belongs Here: An Insider's Guide to Parenting Neurodiverse Children" by Katie Rose Guest Pryal on a golden yellow background.
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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beyond6seconds.bsky.social
Tiffany Hammond describes how she represents her nonspeaking autistic son in her book, A Day with No Words.
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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authorkaraj.bsky.social
👀 Soon.
the cover for the reanimator's fate by Kara Jorgensen all covered with brown paper, except for the title, where you can see little flourishes of purple. Above it, it says cover reveal coming soon
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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ada-hoffmann.bsky.social
WAIT I just realized Tachyon's website has an excerpt AND A PRE-ORDER LINK???

YOU CAN PRE-ORDER! PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE!! AAAAAAA

#IgnoreThisBook
ada-hoffmann.bsky.social Ada Hoffmann @ada-hoffmann.bsky.social · 9d
BEEP BEEP BEEP WE HAVE A COVER
Cover of the book IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS by Ada Hoffmann. The title is written in bright, colorful block letters and the author's name is below it in a handwriting-like font. A tiny robot peeks out from the "S" at the end of "Instructions." Below the title and author there is a cartoon depiction of the planet Jupiter, against a starry background, with a cartoon spaceship flying up from it. There is a small Jolly Roger flag on the spaceship.
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Ryan Boren & I from @stimpunks.org have a chapter about Cavendish Space in the new book by Victoria Navin Rmss

Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration

Explore
stimpunks.org/2025/11/11/w...

Check out the book
www.routledge.com/Sensory-Spac...
We have a chapter in “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”
Our Co-Creative Directors Helen Edgar and Ryan Boren have a chapter on “Cavendish Space” in the book “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”, ava...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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drruthmoyse.bsky.social
📢The 3rd Edition of the SPELL framework is now available for pre-order from Pavilion Publishing!

The SPELL framework is an ethical and socially valid mechanism for understanding and responding to autism. It is hopeful, honest, respectful, ethical - and individual.

pavpub.com?s=SPELL&post...
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Image of the new front cover for the SPELL framework self-study guide, 'Understanding and Responding to Autism: The SPELL framework'. All authors listed. The background is a multi-coloured flower.
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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reallandsend.bsky.social
To honor Alice—and all our disability ancestors—is to keep building that connective tissue she described. To love fiercely, politically, on purpose. To ensure the filaments they left behind continue to glow in us, and through us, long after the world has forgotten their names. We won’t.
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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reallandsend.bsky.social
Alice Wong taught us that disabled people don’t just leave memories behind—they leave infrastructure. Lineages of care. Methods of collectivity, survival. She named the connective tissue that holds our communities together, even across death, even across the losses that come too fast and too often.
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
autisticbooks.bsky.social
Alice's tireless disability justice work was transformative for the entire disabled community. A heartbreaking loss ❤️
bschillace.brandyschillace.com Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 11d
I am gutted to learn of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (Alice Wong’s) passing. She was always a warm friend, a wonderful spirit, and someone who fostered my own growth. She helped me see that, as a #disabled person with chronic illness, I matter—I am whole. I’ll be posting some of Alice’s work. ❤️ forever
A photo of a woman in pink in a wheelchair. She has an intubation for oxygen. She looks up at the viewer. Words: This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine ! would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all. may her memory
November 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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nomskic.bsky.social
If you are an educator, parent, caregiver or anyone who knows an autistic person or indeed an autistic person, please read this book. It is very well written, easy to read, insightful book on autistic burnout.

#actuallyautistic #autism #autismsupport #autismacceptance #autisticburnout #autistic
The front cover of Jodie Clarke's brilliant book "Stop the World I want to get off"
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Sharing an upcoming publication with the chapter I co-authored with @fergus.oolong.co.uk

Embracing Monotropism and Flow

It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
Ed. Rachael Davis @claruineill.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social

www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
the image shows the cover of It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School, edited by Rachael Davis, Claire O’Neill, and Sue Fletcher-Watson. Beneath it is a section introducing the chapter: Chapter: Embracing Monotropism and Flow By Fergus Murray and Helen Edgar This chapter discusses the benefits of embracing the theory of monotropism (Murray et al., 2005) and the associated phenomenon of flow for Autistic and ADHD young people in educational settings. It highlights why reframing the narrative around autism is crucial. A deeper understanding of monotropism can support the wellbeing of young people and improve educational outcomes by creating radically inclusive learning environments and fostering collaborative approaches. Available for pre-order on December 5, 2025 https://www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All-Kinds-of-Minds-Fostering-Neurodivergent-Thriving-at-School/Davis-ONeill-Fletcher-Watson/p/book/9781032796222
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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k8cosgrove.bsky.social
The #1 NYT Bestseller: A DAY WITH NO WORDS by Tiffany Hammond, illustrated by me, pub by Bloomsbury IS BACK ON THE SHELVES!!! 💜
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #BlackBoyJoy #autism #nonspeaker #actuallyautistic #bookposse #diversebooks #disability #inclusion

@eastwestlit.bsky.social
Brand new copies of the picture book A Day With No Words fanned out on taupe carpet. The title in pink Aidan on the cover, a Black boy in glasses, yellow shirt and purple plaid pants having fun at the playground
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social
And it's an essential book, you should buy a thousand copies and walk the earth, distributing them to the people #NeuroqueerHeresies
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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drhannahbelcher.bsky.social
'Taking off the Mask' has just had rights sold to a Hungarian publisher 🥳 Think we now have a Italian, Korean, and Hungarian version now!

amzn.eu/d/6MfmS9s
Taking off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging
Taking off the Mask: Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging (Audio Download): Hannah Louise Belcher, Heather Long, John Murray: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
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November 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
autisticbooks.bsky.social
Some really important autistic history in this book, including @autisticadvocacy.org's involvement with the diagnostic changes from the DSM IV to DSM V (many people don't realise there was some input), and so much more!
Always a book I will recommend.
autisticrealms.bsky.social Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 23d
This open-access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities & rationales of key leaders in their own words.
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Book cover of Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontline, edited by Steven K. Kapp. The artwork shows a bright, glowing sun above a vivid landscape of rolling green hills. A large rainbow arcs across the sky, filled with colorful stars. Below, a long procession of diverse people moves forward along a winding path through the hills, symbolizing community and collective movement. The cover features an open access label and the Palgrave Macmillan logo.
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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jessjhernandez.bsky.social
We won a thing! It was cool! I suck at self promotion!
bookhive25.bsky.social BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · Oct 28
HUGE congratulations to @jessjhernandez.bsky.social, Ruymán Hernandez, and @teresamtz.bsky.social for their picture book I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS, which won this honor from the International Latino Book Awards!
Hand holding a medal in a box which reads International Latino Book Awards: Award Winning Author Book cover for I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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caitgauthor.bsky.social
Thank you so much for putting this together!
autisticbooks.bsky.social The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 25d
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published October 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.
November 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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whistberry.bsky.social
Halloween may be over but this sale is still active for a few more days! I appreciate everyone who has taken advantage of these low prices 💜
whistberry.bsky.social Helen Whistberry @whistberry.bsky.social · 28d
What's on sale?

My books!

Fantasy, horror, folktales, fairy tales, little sci-fi for kicks, adventure quests, eldritch beings, a wise-cracking noir detective, illustrations, nonbinary autistic ace folks

Something for every taste!

itch.io/s/164248/hal...

$1.50 or less per book or $11 for all!
Image of 9 books covers for books by Helen Whistberry: Roadkill, shows a highway with animal skeletons on it; The Final Voyage of Avery Mothmere, has a black cat playing with an old-fashioned sailing ship; When Your Heart is a Broken Thing, has a white rabbit crying red tears and a red rabbit with skeleton exposed crying blue tears; Once Upon a Wave of Witches, with co-author Eli Belt, has a green kraken tentacle sweeping through turbulent blue waves; The Tail of Nightshade, has a gray mouse among purple nightshade blooms; The Melody of Trees, has a red fox among twining tree branches; The Weird Sisters, has a full moon behind tombstones with a hand visible lying on the ground; The Avenging Angel, has a full moon behind a mansion; The Ghostly Groom, has a full moon behind a tombstone with a black bird on top of it.
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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drrobertchapman.bsky.social
Didnt realise this was out but I read an early draft and it was the best thing i've read on neurodiversity in years. It surely got a lot better by the time it was published. I'm excited to read the final version.
princetonupress.bsky.social Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 27d
In We See Things They’ll Never See, Chantelle Jessica Lewis and Jason Arday show how neurotypical hegemony reproduces a culture of exclusion—and how to overcome this with love, hope, and solidarity.

Out now. Check out a free preview of this pathbreaking book: press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
We See Things They’ll Never See: Love, Hope, and Neurodiversity by Chantelle Jessica Lewis and Jason Arday
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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georgiarivers.bsky.social
I read an arc of Hazelthorn which reads like a fever dream & has messy queers & botanical body horror, definitely recommend! ✨
autisticbooks.bsky.social The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 25d
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published October 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.
November 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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juliemarchbooks.bsky.social
About two days left on this! For just a dollar fifty you too can experience The Horrors 👍🏻
juliemarchbooks.bsky.social Julie March @juliemarchbooks.bsky.social · 28d
Because there's nothing spookier than a tech bro with a grand plan, Bridges of Smoke is currently half off for the itch Halloween sale

Check it out if apocalyptic scifi is your thing!
💙📚🪐 #BookSky

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Bridges of Smoke | Halloween Sale 2025 by Julie March
A sale by Julie March, 50% off Bridges of Smoke
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November 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM