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What readers are saying about Our Amazing Minds.

Our Amazing Minds was created to help children understand autism with greater empathy, confidence, and compassion. Since its release, the book has been recognized by professional reviewers and embraced by parents, educators, and families who share that same hope.

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Children's book titled 'Our Amazing Minds' held outdoors against a blurred background of trees and sky, featuring colorful illustrations of children on the cover.

PRESS + REVIEWS


What readers are saying about Our Amazing Minds.

Our Amazing Minds was created to help children understand autism with greater empathy, confidence, and compassion. Since its release, the book has been recognized by professional reviewers and embraced by parents, educators, and families who share that same hope.

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KIRKUS REVIEW


“Jackson narrates the book, which makes the explanations of autism feel more friendly and authentic. A solid introduction to autism for children.”

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More Professional Reviews


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A logo with a stack of books and a tablet, and the words 'MidWest Review' written underneath.

“Libraries and read-aloud adults will want to pick Our Amazing Minds over many others on the subject. Its sense of discovery, positivity, and understanding is unparalleled.”

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D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer Midwest Book Review

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ROASTRIES BOOTHS logo with a stack of books and laurel wreath design.

“Libraries and read-aloud adults will want to pick Our Amazing Minds over many others on the subject. Its sense of discovery, positivity, and understanding is unparalleled.”

The Prairies Book Review

LOVED BY PARENTS + EDUCATORS


Real readers. Real impact.

Since its release, Our Amazing Minds has found its way into homes, classrooms, and libraries, helping children better understand autism, celebrate differences, and see the world through someone else’s eyes. Here’s what parents, educators, and families are saying.

“As a parent, I’m always looking for resources that encourage empathy and understanding - and this book does that beautifully.”

★★★★★

Eric L.

PARENT

“I can’t wait to read it to the kids in my class year after year to teach about diversity and acceptance. I highly recommend this book to teachers.”

★★★★★

Kristy S.

EDUCATOR

“I bought this book for my grandson. He is autistic and nonverbal. It is good for him to read about other children like himself.”

★★★★★

Elizabeth S.

GRANDPARENT

“Raising a child who is autistic can be hard to explain because every child with autism looks different. This book shows that and expresses kindness!”

★★★★★

Kristy C.

PARENT

“From a professional standpoint, this book is a goldmine for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). This should be required reading for every K-5 classroom.”

★★★★★

Jake G.

PARENT

A smiling young Autistic boy with big eyes holding a soccer ball on his chest, waving with his right hand, in a park with trees and city buildings in the background.
An Autistic boy dancing happily at home, with musical notes around him and a boom box nearby, in a room with a purple sky background.
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Our Amazing Minds is a children’s picture book created to help autistic and neurotypical children better understand autism through an engaging, positive story inspired by our family’s own experience.

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