Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know :selected for The Reading Agency's "Reading Well for teens" initiative
Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know :selected for The Reading Agency's "Reading Well for teens" initiative
paperback
Published:
19 May, 2022
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Description
This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times.
Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created and inspired they did not despite being different but because they are different. From politicians, activists and journalists to YouTubers, DJs and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers.
READING WELL
This book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome.www.reading-well.org.uk
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781787758421 |
| ISBN10 | 1787758427 |
| Number Of Pages | 192 |
| Item Weight | 362 g |
| Product Dimensions | 172 x 244 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Illustrated edition |
Media Reviews
Wired Differently is an important, timely, charmingly written, and exceptionally warm-hearted book that teaches young adults to value and appreciate the aptitudes and eccentricities of their own brains, while facing the challenges of being different. A+. -- Steve Silberman, author, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
I would like everyone I have ever met, and ever will meet, to read this book. Joe really explores not only what it's like to be neurodivergent, but also how much we can achieve if we are just allowed to be our genuine selves. Thanks Joe for showing those of us that have felt like a square peg in a round hole, that our square holes are out there waiting for us and that we are in truly esteemed company. -- Angela Barnes, Comedian
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Author's Bio
At age 16, Joe Wells wrote Touch and Go Joe, sharing his experiences living with OCD from the age of 9. Since then, Joe has been working in comedy, in stand-up and writing for the BBC and magazines. Recently, he has been writing about mental health and neurodiversity.