Calyssa Erb
Author & Advocate
“… a personal and vulnerable story about one neurodivergent child’s experience in discovering how to be herself as she learns to set boundaries and communicate with others.”
Publishers Weekly, *starred review
Awards
Nominated, IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 2025
Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, *starred selection, Canadian Children’ Book Centre 2024
Joint winner, Best Bets, Top 10, OLA 2025
Joint winner, 2025 Middle Grade Favorite, Children’s Book Council
Joint winner, 2025 Librarian’s Favorite, Children’s Book Council
Contact Calyssa
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