“Autism feels like a Superpower, and I like it! I get to do things others don’t, like having a service dog. It’s also challenging. I don’t like the same foods and things as others. It is hard to write and talk.  My best friend is fourteen.  He’s bald, tall, and can’t talk, but I love him. I like to dig and surf because they help me concentrate and focus.  I want others to know that autism isn’t a bad thing— you should never be ashamed.  It doesn’t matter what others say and think.  I know I’m not weird, and people just eat different things. This book will help other people understand Autism better. His sister, Charlie Joy, jumped into the conversation. “I love my beautiful sister.”

Jet, an eleven-year-old with ASD

“It’s fun to have a brother like this. It’s challenging, but we always get through it as a family.  At school the other day, a second grader said not-nice things about Jet, like he reacts terribly to people and eats weird stuff.  Just be kind, nice, and careful. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it!  We all love and support Jet.  I love this book!”

Charley Joy: Jet’s eight-year-old sister.

“Lily and the Fairy Cake is an enjoyable and inspiring story of a young fairy with ASD.  It helps kids and peers understand the challenges of ASD and embrace who they are.”

MaryClaire, Masters in Curriculum, Child Development, and First-Grade Teacher