Author and Autism Advocate Jennifer Cook (formerly O’Toole) was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011. An autism advocate, she is the author of nine bestselling books, available in six languages — including the foundational The Asperkids (Secret) Book of Social Rules, the groundbreaking memoir Autism in Heels, and the children’s book My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street Book About Autism.
Jennifer Holm has always loved reading. She recalls this: “One of our neighbors said that his clearest memory of me as a child was watching me rake the lawn one-handed while I read a book with the other!” Holm has co-authored a series of graphic novels featuring a mouse (Babymouse) and an amoeba (Squish) and created a feline version of James Bond (The Stink Files). She has also published several Newbery Honor-winning historical fiction novels for middle grade readers inspired by stories from her own family.
