It's not a perfect world, but I'll take it 50 life lessons for teens like me who are kind of (you know) autistic

Gr 6 Up-Rose is like most teens-she has to contend with family, friends, school, and personal dreams. But unlike most teens, she is one of the two million Americans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now a college student, Rose has written a guide for other teens with ASD. In 50 short essays, she shares her life experiences on a variety of topics, such as balancing work, school, and friends; saying "no"; talking about feelings; and living with autism. The tone is inviting, upbeat, and very friendly. Sections dedicated to autism visibility in the media, stress management, and coping add a complexity to the work necessary for readers who often find themselves in difficult situations. Easy to digest and life-affirming, Rose's honest narrative will resonate with readers. VERDICT As Rose mentions in her text, accessing autism blogs and sharing social and educational spaces with other teens with ASD have been enormously helpful to her. Likewise, this book may be useful to teens with autism.-Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.