REAL by Carol Cujec and Peyton Goddard

REAL by Carol Cujec and Peyton Goddard. What an amazing story. Having the story told from the viewpoint of an autistic teenager was amazing. It gives such a depth and insight to someone living with autism that you would be hardpressed to find anywhere else. There is such a stigma and so many things we do not know about children who are autistic and this book opens up that world for people, as well as the good, the bad and the ugly. It causes a lot of reflection in how you interact with others. I would say this is one of the must reads of the year. 

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Charity may have mad math skills and a near-perfect memory, but with a mouth that can't speak and a body that jumps, rocks, and howls unpredictably, most people incorrectly assume she cannot learn. Charity's brain works differently from most people's because of her autism, but she's still funny, determined, and kid. So why do people treat her like a disease or ignore her like she's invisible?

When Charity's parents enroll her in a public junior high school, she faces her greatest fears. Will kids make fun of her? Will her behavior get her kicked out? Will her million thoughts stay locked in her head forever? with the support of teachers and newfound friends, Charity will have to fight to be treated like a real student.

Inspired by a true story, Real speaks to all those who've ever felt they didn't belong and reminds readers that all people are worthy of being included.