Afrotistic

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by Kala Allen Omeiza

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“A book about a Black autistic girl written by a Black autistic woman. ... It's a vision of inclusivity and hope.” —Goodreads Reviewer “It took inclusivity to another level. … touched on multiple ethnicities, disabilities, and the wide variety of ways that autism manifests … everyone should give this book a try.” —Goodreads Reviewer “There was wonderful representation of the diversity of autistic experiences across characters, and I really appreciate how the author made each person’s needs clear in a nonjudgmental way.” —Storygraph Reviewer “Engaging and empathetic story for adolescents everywhere.” —The Oxford Business Review Noa Ohunene Jenkins doesn't feel Black enough. Or autistic enough. Or cool enough. In her new town, the fifteen-year-old strives to make Dean's Merit Society, an elite honor society that she sees as her ticket to success. To make the society, she needs leadership experience, but there's one problem: Noa struggles to socialize appropriately. Desperate to make it into the society, she creates her own group consisting of autistic students from her school district and names it the “Roaring Pebbles.” With the assistance of the Roaring Pebbles, a robot toy invention, her nonspeaking brother, and a bit of classical Mozart along the way, Noa clings to her chance to make the society — and to one day, finally feel enough. 'Engaging and empathetic story for adolescents everywhere' -The Oxford Business Review 'Through her writing, debut author Kala Omeiza expertly conveys sensitive issues in a way that is easy to follow, funny, and moving.' -Anu Adebogu, award-winning youth advocate and best-selling author Kala Allen Omeiza is a neurodiversity advocate through literature, initiatives, and technology. She leads I'm Heard Inc., a nonprofit focused on eliminating the stigma of mental illness in minority communities.Kala has worked on various research projects on autism and mental health around the world, including Harvard Medical School and as a US Fulbright scholar in Nigeria. She is a graduate of Miami University and the University of Oxford. She lives in North Carolina with her husband Daniel, their baby boy, and their many plants.

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