My Stims are My Superpowers
Teaching kids about autism, acceptance, and the beauty of being different
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My Stims Are My Superpowers is a heartwarming story told through the eyes of Queen, a joyful Black autistic girl who discovers that her body's movements-her stims-aren't something to hide but something to celebrate.
When Queen flaps her hands, hums, spins, and squeezes her squishy ball, she feels her emotions in beautiful, powerful ways. Through her eyes, readers learn that stimming can be a language of joy, focus, calm, and pride.
With stunning illustrations and sensory-rich storytelling, this book helps children, parents, and teachers understand autism from a loving, affirming perspective.
Perfect for classrooms, therapy settings, and bedtime reading, My Stims Are My Superpowers reminds every child:
Daisy Johnson
Daisy Johnson is the author of the short-story collection Fen and the acclaimed novel Everything Under. She is the winner of the Harper's Bazaar Short Story Prize, the A. M. Heath Prize, and the Edge Hill Short Story Prize.
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