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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective
@ndkidlit.bsky.social
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We lift up and support neurodivergent storytellers, making more room for authentic stories in children’s literature, to help young readers be seen and create increased empathy and understanding by neurotypical readers.

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!
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mattforrestvw.bsky.social
I am so honored to have been invited to join 60 authors & illustrators at the 2nd annual Newton (MA) Children’s Book Festival on Sun. 11/16! This free event is a great opportunity to get books for all the young people on your list. newtonchildrensbookfest.com

@pbjamboree.bsky.social #childrensbooks
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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jadefarrington.bsky.social
Wow! Just received a message from someone who's read A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas & wants to send it to 1000s of parents & professionals in their newsletter 🥰

The answer was 'Yes please!' This is a free community resource so please share so long as it isn't altered or sold.
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas https://jadefarrington.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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kdmaz.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Katie Mazeika, author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects in 2026. Rep’d by Sorche Fairbank.
More at: www.katiemazeika.com
(art from MAYBE JUST ASK ME, S&S, 2025) #kidlitart #picturebookart #schoollife
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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debbieohi.com
For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.

I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
Book cover of I Want to Read All the Books by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Illustration shows a smiling girl sitting cross-legged among tall stacks of books, hugging one book to her chest, with a small white dog beside her holding another book.
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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pencilcasey.bsky.social
Howdy! I’m Seán Casey an Irish
author & illustrator in Scotland.

I'm a proud #SpicyBrain creative with #ADHD & #Dyscalculia

My art celebrated 🌈 #lgbtq stories🌈

Here's #Santa after his #Drag makeover, from my #picturebook The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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autisticadvocacy.org
We wrote a resource to explain the government shutdown in plain language. We talk about what a shutdown is, and how it affects people. You can read the plain language resource here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/10/plai...
Dark blue textured background. Text reads: The US government shutdown continues. But what does that mean? What is a shutdown? How does it affect people? Check out our full plain language explainer on our website Blue textured background with a grey box. Inside text reads: What does it mean that the government is shut down? The law says that every year, the government needs to pass a new budget. If a new budget doesn’t get passed, the government isn’t allowed to do most of its work. A government shutdown happens when Congress can’t agree on a new budget. The government stops working until Congress agrees on a new budget. Some U.S. government workers get “furloughed” during a shutdown. Being furloughed means that they don’t get paid. It means they cannot work. Blue textured background. Text reads: How long will the shutdown last? There is no way to know how long a government shutdown will last. Ending the shutdown depends on Congress. They need to agree to pass a new budget. What does the shutdown mean for the benefits I use? There are many different kinds of benefit programs that might be effected by the shutdown. These include: Healthcare SSI/SSDI SNAP (food stamps) Housing programs Unemployment benefits Check out our full plain language explainer for details on how these programs may be impacted. Blue textured background. Text reads: Where can I get help during the shutdown? Our plain language explainer has a list of resources that can help during the shutdown. Check out the explainer on our website and share it with others!
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Don’t forget to sign up for our in-community #neurodivergent #kidlit retreat at Highlights in the Poconos! #booksky #disabled #writer #illustrator
ndkidlit.bsky.social Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Harold is a fantastic kidlit resource in general, but he always takes time to explain things in ways that are easy for neurodivergent individuals to process and understand.
hunderdown.bsky.social Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 24d
My regular reminder to sign up for my newsletter so you won't miss news of workshops I'm giving, updates to my website The Purple Crayon, and the like. Simple form on my Contact page. Infrequent mailings: www.underdown.org/contact.htm#...
A purple crayon, the logo of my website.
November 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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ericmgarcia.bsky.social
Looking to find #ActuallyAutistic men and their partners to interview for my next book for a chapter on dating and autism. I want to know:
-How does your neurotype affect your dating life?
-Your marriage
-What were some obstacles?
-Advantages

My email is [email protected]. DMs open
October 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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willbunch.bsky.social
If your kid is on the spectrum, or if you're transgender, or speak Spanish, or just grow a beard, they hate you because you dare to be 'different'

Inside the war on this basic human right -- to not conform -- that is central to Trump's fascist project

My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
From autism to beards, the Trump regime wages war on ‘the different’ | Will Bunch
The Trump's regime's disturbing views on everything from autism to transgender people has a scary 'master race' vibe.
www.inquirer.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
We should be listening to and upholding the voices of our non speaking community.
Believing in Nonspeakers and Communication Rights
We spoke with Dr. Jaswal about his research validating and supporting non-speakers with speech disabilities in their communication efforts.
thinkingautismguide.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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bartography.bsky.social
I've got some great news: It is thoroughly satisfying to share what I hope will be my last-ever update on the 2023 Texas book ban, a.k.a. House Bill 900, a.k.a. the READER Act, which is that a federal judge has stopped the law with a permanent injunction.

chrisbarton.info/the-case-aga...
Graphic resembling Texas highway sign, with the silhouette of the state of Texas containing "HB 900" crossed out with a red X
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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autisticadvocacy.org
Today is #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Medicaid cuts will stop disabled women from getting health care and job supports they need to live. Disabled women should be able to live and work in the community, not institutions. Help take action now!
Centered at the top over a dark green background, the capitalized header text reads “Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day 2025 October 23” in white and yellow letters. Below is white text that reads “Tell Congress: End Subminimum Wages. Demand Pay Equity for Disabled Women.” Below that is a light green rectangle with capitalized black text that reads “Take Action,” and a white arrow pointing to the text as if clicking on a button.
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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harlandechamps.bsky.social
The scholarship couldn’t have gone to a sweeter person. Such an honor to meet them.
October 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Our founders @harlandechamps.bsky.social and @medenkuyatt.bsky.social with our 2025 @highlightsfound.bsky.social scholarship recipient! 🥰
Meg Eden Kuyatt in a sleeveless dress with purple and blue florals and baseball cap with sunglasses on her head, our scholarship recipient in brown overalls and blue glasses, and Harlan DeChamps with rainbow colored clothing on, all hold a rock with the word “neurodiversity” carved into it. They stand in the middle of the Highlights Foundation Word Garden, a rock garden in nature, with a few people in the background.
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Today we are revealing the cover for @medenkuyatt.bsky.social's upcoming verse novel Perfect Enough—companion to award-winning Good Different, featuring autistic Selah.

Check out the post to see the "perfect enough" illustrated cover! #booksky #kidlit #CoverDesign #autistic

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October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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ericmgarcia.bsky.social
If my writing about autism does anything, whether it be in my books, my columns or my reported stories, I hope it advances the idea that autistic people are whole human beings as they are with legitimate needs and inner lives that deserve to be told the same as other stories.
September 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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juliametraux.bsky.social
“The long history of trying to ‘cure’ or eliminate autism has been a history of terrible abuse and dangerous sham treatments."

I spoke to @autisticadvocacy.org's Greg Robinson and @drstevenkapp.bsky.social about the awful autism presser yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Disgust, horror, and "elimination": Trump and RFK Jr.'s eugenicist autism conference
The most striking omission from Monday's White House pageant: autistic people.
www.motherjones.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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niamhgarvey.bsky.social
My message to President Trump.

Available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers- and sold in the US.
September 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Tired of feeling like you constantly have to over-explain yourself? Looking for people who just get it? Need support that works for your unique brain?

Join us for our in-community writing and illustration retreat!

#autism #adhd #neurodivergent #ptsd #ocd #kidlit #writersky #disability
ndkidlit.bsky.social Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!
September 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Putting this out there since we have so much misinformation spread by the administration…

Shirt reads “I don’t need a cure, I need support and understanding”

ndkidlit.org/product/unis...

Adult, kid, and ally versions avail.

#autism #tylenol #asd #kidlit #disability
Unisex Jersey T-Shirt with I Don't Need A Cure Text - Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective
This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars ...
ndkidlit.org
September 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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dominicervolina.com
You can't catch autism

You can't become autistic

You can't develop into an autistic person because of environmental or medical reasons

It's not a disease

Vaccines save lives, they do not create autistic people
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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ndkidlit.bsky.social
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

Register today!
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
How cool is this?! Learn #writing and #storytelling from video games with our very own @medenkuyatt.bsky.social 🫶

www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Learning Writing & Storytelling from Video Games
The popular saying goes: “A picture’s worth a thousand words.” With the rapid developments in technology, our storytelling is changing to not just be on the page, but through movies, television, and v...
www.zeffy.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
ndkidlit.bsky.social
Check out our very own @kdmaz.bsky.social !
kdmaz.bsky.social Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Sep 4
Hello #kidlitpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary and open to new projects!

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife
September 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM