A Novel Mind: A Guide to Children's Books

Scholastic, June 2, 2026 Welcome back to A Novel Mind, Meg, and congratulations on your newest book -- which pubs today! -- PERFECT ENOUGH. First off, can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? My name is Meg Eden Kuyatt. I am an autistic author, mostly of verse novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor Title GOOD DIFFERENT, THE GIRL IN THE WALLS,...

Candlewick, June 2, 2026 " In real life, disabled people lead organizations, direct government agencies, and raise their children. We should expect to see more disabled characters as the parent, the teacher, or the boss." -- Stacy Cervenka Welcome to A NOVEL MIND, Stacy and Diane! Please tell us a little about yourselves. Stacy: I currently serve as the Director of the Iowa Depa...

An Interview by Meg Eden Kuyatt "Desperate to feel creative again, indie film director Nina rounds up her community theatre friends to tell a bizarre story about telepathic alien bones.But when her next depressive episode arrives early-in the form of a sarcastic skeleton named Vincenzo-Nina must find a way to tune him out and keep the film on track." Welcome to A Novel Mind, Lyn...