CAN YOU SEE ME?

Narrator Bailey Carr delivers a captivating performance in this coming-of-age audiobook about a girl with autism who is starting middle school. Tally tries to be "normal" to fit in with her classmates, but masking her autism only makes her thoughts and sensory overload burst out in ways that make people uncomfortable. Carr connects seamlessly with Tally's apprehensions and outward expressions, guiding listeners through the joy and turmoil experienced with autism. Carr's youthful voice and high energy break up the moments of high drama as Tally navigates a new school year and finds herself, as well. The interspersed diary entries contributed by coauthor Libby Scott, a girl with autism, add authenticity to the story. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2020]