Emily Brooks, a writer on the autism spectrum, advocates for social justice and works with disabled young people in New York City. Currently pursuing her MA in Disability Studies, Emily is passionate about affecting change in the disability and LGBTQ communities.
Like in real life, autism spectrum disorder alone is never the whole story, and Baskin does a good job balancing Jason’s autism with his writing life, family, school, and budding friendship. She’s succeeded in creating an authentic autistic character who is anything but stereotypical.
Emily Brooks