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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project
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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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"We need diverse and authentic depictions of autism; more intersectional representation, stories outside of the autistic savant, of autistic joy, adventure and, yes, also sometimes tragedy."

Autism is not a genre by Chloe Johnson @thebookseller.com

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Screenshot from linked article. "Autistic individuals are all different. With autism affecting the way we view the world and the way we live our life so thoroughly, why shouldn’t we see that reflected in art? We need diverse and authentic depictions of autism; more intersectional representation, stories outside of the autistic savant, of autistic joy, adventure and, yes, also sometimes tragedy. Reading, after all, can often be an act of resistance, and with a common refrain from autistic people being an indescribable feeling of otherness, stories can be a way to feel less alone. For those outside of the autistic community, they can be a way to go from beyond awareness to understanding… and, often, just a damn good book you might enjoy. Autism, after all, is not a genre."
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Autism-adjacent books written by Autistic authors and contributors. Published November 2025.

These books are related to autism (advocacy, ableism, disability, etc.) but are not directly about autism.
Graphic with text Autism-Adjacent Books by Autistic Authors and Contributors. Published November 2025. These books are related to autism (advocacy, ableism, disability, etc.) but are not directly about autism. Displays the book covers for: - Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis edited by Kelly Hayes - Unlearning Ableism by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Children’s Books written by Autistic authors. Published November 2025.
Graphic with text Children’s Books by Autistic Authors. Published November 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Not Sorry to Be Me by Vicki Bentley and Isla Bentley. Illustrated by Hiruni Kariyawasam - When Abby Met Noah by Alexcya Murphy - A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond. Illustrated by Kate Cosgrove (re-released)
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters written by Autistic Authors. Published November 2025.

How to Ace Fake Dating by @authoralexkramer.bsky.social

Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps by @samanthapwrites.bsky.social
Graphic with text Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published November 2025. Displays the book covers for: - How to Ace Fake Dating by Alex Kramer - Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps by Samantha Picaro
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Books with Autistic characters written by Autistic authors. Published November 2025.
Graphic with text Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published November 2025. Displays the book covers for: - The Awakening of Lora Abernathy by MJ Anthony - Song of Spores by Bogi Takács - A Heart of Crimson Flames by A.K. Mulford - The Vampire’s Guide to Wooing a Dressmaker by Melissa Kendall - Planting Life in a Dying City by Jess Mahler
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Autism Non-Fiction books, written by Autistic authors and contributors. Published November 2025.
Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors and Contributors. Published November 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Neurodiversity and Mental Health edited by Andrew Eddy, Timothy Frawley, Blánaid Gavin, Etain Quigley, and Charlotte Valeur - A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas. Expanded and Updated Second Edition edited by Jade Farrington - Your Kid Belongs Here: An Insider’s Guide to Parenting Neurodiverse Children by Katie Rose Guest Pryal - Autism in America: One Woman’s Search for Healing: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Systemic Oppression by Isha Sarah Snow - Autism and Physical Disability: Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions by Wenn Lawson
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published November 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published November 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.
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Children’s Books written by Autistic authors. Published October 2025.

12 Days Of Christmas: For A Brilliant Black Autistic Girl by @ayannasanaa.bsky.social
Graphic with text Children’s Books by Autistic Authors. Published October2025. Displays the book cover for: - 12 Days Of Christmas: For A Brilliant Black Autistic Girl by Ayanna Sanaa Davis
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters written by Autistic authors. Published October 2025.

Don’t Forget to Breathe by @briannashrum.bsky.social and @woodsandwaxelbaum.bsky.social

Ants Waking by @rj.rjhuneke.com

Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
Graphic with text Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Don’t Forget to Breathe by Brianna R. Shrum and Sara Waxelbaum - Ants Waking by R.J. Huneke - Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Books with Autistic Characters written by Autistic authors. Published October 2025.
Graphic with text Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Speculative Shorts: Stories that Fell Out of My Brain by Cait Gordon - Reigning Fire by Jasmine Kah Yan Loo - Inside Your Screams: Stories of Restless Terror by Hayden Robinson - Secure Touch by Layla Heart - Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Autism Non-Fiction books written by Autistic authors. Published October 2025.
Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. Displays the book covers for: - The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester by Aimee Grant - Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Recovering from Abuse: A practical resource for anyone working with young victim-survivors by Susy Ridout. Illustrated by Lulu Panatti Reeve - Could I Really Be Autistic? Your First Steps to Self-Discovery by Sarah Hendrickx and Jess Hendrickx - Side Questing to Your Destination: Enjoying a Life in Line with Your Values by Jade Farrington - Out in the Spectrum: Stories, Articles, and Recipes For Autistic Adults by Autistic Adults edited by Akosua Ann Brown with contributions from Owen Bryan, Scott R. Dawson, Ciara Freeman, Justin Humphreys, Corey Kearns, Eric Lauder, Katherine Layne, Brianna Longhenry, Jackie McMillan, Justin Milner, Elliot Smith, Wayman Edward Sole, and Robert Williams - I Want Dopamine for Dinner: Maximalist Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes with Neurodivergent, Grumpy Gut + Disability Considerations by Phoebe Thorburn - Authentic Voices: An Australian Perspective on Neurodiversity in the Performing Arts edited by Robert Lewis and Dan Graham
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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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 9:46 AM
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Comics written by Autistic authors. Published September 2025.

Meow Are You? Volume 11 by Obelis Liepa
Graphic with text Comics by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Meow Are You? Volume 11 by Obelis Liepa
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Children’s Books written by Autistic authors. Published September 2025.

Role Model by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social

Pia Pistachio Gets a Job by @pastichegraham.bsky.social. Illustrated by June Hardee

The Kids’ Simple Guide to PDA by Laura Kerbey. Illustrated by @elizafricker.bsky.social
Graphic with text Children’s Books by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Role Model by Elle McNicoll - Pia Pistachio Gets a Job by Pastiche Graham. Illustrated by June Hardee - The Kids’ Simple Guide to PDA by Laura Kerbey. Illustrated by Eliza Fricker
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters written by Autistic authors. Published September 2025.
Graphic with text Young Adult Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Reasons to Hate Me by Susan Metallo - Walking the Knife’s Edge by Elise Carlson - Hollow by Taylor Grothe - Unending by Ivelisse Housman
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Books with Autistic characters written by Autistic authors (adult fiction). Published September 2025.

A Special Interest in Murder by @mettemarieivie.bsky.social

You Weren’t Meant to Be Human by @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social

F*ck this Murder by @elizabethlquant.bsky.social and @signeland.bsky.social
Graphic with text Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - A Special Interest in Murder by Mette Ivie Harrison - You Weren’t Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White - F*ck this Murder by Elizabeth Land Quant and Singe E. Land
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Autism Autism Memoir and Poetry written by Autistic authors. Published September 2025.

Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance by Julie M. Green

Roar/Raw by Kathryn Rossati
Graphic with text Autism Memoir and Poetry by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance by Julie M. Green - Roar/Raw by Kathryn Rossati
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Autism Non-Fiction books, written by Autistic authors. Published September 2025.
Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors. Published September 2025. Displays the book covers for: - We See Things They’ll Never See: Love, Hope, and Neurodiversity by Chantelle Jessica Lewis and Jason Arday - Understanding and Affirming Autistic Clients: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals by Chris Dabbs and Audrey Scaer - The Routledge International Handbook of Disability Human Rights Hierarchies edited by Stephen Meyers, Megan McCloskey, and Gabor Petri - Welcome to AuDHD The Ultimate Guide to Thriving as an Autistic ADHD Adult by Megan Griffith - Someone Like Me: An Anthology of Non-Fiction by Autistic Writers (International edition) edited by Clem Bastow and Jo Case - The Parents’ and Professionals’ Simple Guide to PDA by Laura Kerbey. Illustrated by Eliza Fricker - Autistics at Work: A Practical Guide by Sandra Thom-Jones
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published September 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published September 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.
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers is kindly offering a 20% discount across all books on their UK and US websites.

If you're looking to learn more about autism, this is a great time!

Discount Code: AUTAUT20

UK: uk.jkp.com

US: us.jkp.com

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #BookSky
20% OFF. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Code: AUTAUT20 uk.jkp.com us.jkp.com Behind the text are the following book covers arranged in a grid: - The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook by Maeve Kavanagh, Anna Day, Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, and Jessica K Doyle. - Spectrums edited by Maxfield Sparrow. - Stories of Autistic Joy edited by Laura Kate Dale. - Young, Autistic and ADHD by Sarah Boon. - Autistic and Black by Kala Allen Omeiza. - Can’t Not Won’t by Eliza Fricker. - The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and the Fourth Trimester by Amiee Grant. - Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams. - Notes for Neuro Navigators by Jolene Stockman. - My Body’s Power Pack by Sandhya Menon. - The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting by Niamh Garvey. - Lost & Now Found by Kate Laine-Toner and Suzi Payton. - Autism and Masking by Felicity Sedgewick, Laura Hull, and Helen Ellis. - So, I’m Autistic by Sarah O’Brien. - The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes. Illustrated by Josh Dawes. - Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins. - Could I Really Be Autistic? by Sarah Hendrickx and Jess Hendrickx. - Welcome to AuDHD by Megan Griffith. - The Secret Life of Rose by Jodie and Rose. - What I Want to Talk About by Pete Wharmby.
September 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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FYI, this account is not me.
Based on their previews, I also highly suspect the autism books they’re promoting are AI - often nonsensical, repetitive, references appear to use real names but with made-up content, e.g. Hull, Mandy, & Petrides discussing quiche…
Screenshot of the profile for a Bluesky account named ‘Autistic Books’. Username @ autisticbook.bsky.social. They have 1 follower, follow 12, and have made 2 posts. Bio states: “Educating the masses and spreading Autism awareness, neurodiversity & more. The books by can be found on Amazon in Kindle format, Paperback & Hardcover. Autistic Book Of lists: a.co/d/4zb597Y Curing The Lie: a.co/d/ch41NPG”
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Children’s Books written by Autistic authors. Published August 2025.

Go-Man: Champion of Earth by @hamishsteele.bsky.social

My Body’s Power Pack: How to Manage your Energy and Stay in Charge! by Sandhya Menon
Graphic with text Children’s Books by Autistic Authors. Published August 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Go-Man: Champion of Earth by Hamish Steele - My Body’s Power Pack: How to Manage your Energy and Stay in Charge! by Sandhya Menon
September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Books with Autistic characters written by Autistic authors. Published August 2025.

The Dead Come to Stay by @bschillace.brandyschillace.com
Graphic with text Books with Autistic Characters by Autistic Authors. Published August 2025. Displays the book covers for: - The Dead Come to Stay by Brandy Schillace
September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Autism Poetry written by Autistic authors. Published August 2025.

Yellow Flower Gills Me Whole: Poems by Sid Ghosh

Best Cat In Show by @sageevergreenpoet.bsky.social

every clock is a handgun pointed at my head: songs of autistic innocence… and experience by @johnnyprofane1.bsky.social
Graphic with text Autism Poetry by Autistic Authors. Published August 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Yellow Flower Gills Me Whole: Poems by Sid Ghosh - Best Cat In Show by Sage Evergreen - every clock is a handgun pointed at my head: songs of autistic innocence… and experience by Johnny Profane Âû
September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Autism Non-Fiction books written by Autistic authors. Published August 2025.
Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors. Published August 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Contemporary Philosophy of Autism edited by Jami L. Anderson and Simon Cushing - Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Early Childhood: An Empowering Guide to Diverse Development and Play by Kerry Murphy - Of Many Minds: Neurodiversity and Mental Health Among University Faculty and Staff edited by Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bessette - An Introduction to Unmasking Autistic Identity Safely: Things to Consider and How to Start by Jade Farrington - The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting: Understanding our Communication Differences and Social Needs by Niamh Garvey - Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? A Guide to Shame-Free Wellness That Honors Your Reality and Gives You Life by Portia Preston - Lost and Now Found: A Guide to Understanding and Accepting Yourself for Late-Discovered Autistic Adults by Kate Laine-Toner and Suzi Payton - Neuro-Affirming Wheel of Life & Journal by Helen Edgar
September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM