A woman's place : the freshmen women who changed the face of Congress
By - Margolies-Mezvinsky, Marjorie , Feinman Todd, BarbaraCall Number: 320.973 MAR 1994
1st ed
With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, hasbeen widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism. Tally is eleven years oldand she's justlike her friends. Well, sometimesshe is. If she tries really hardto be. Because there's something that makes Tally notthe same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter howhard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that botherher even though she wishesthey didn't. It means that some people misunderstand,her and feel frustratedby her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn'trealise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices- all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. Perfect for fans of Wonderand The Goldfish Boy, this sucker punch to the heart is valuable reading for children and adults alike. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, Can You SeeMe?is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.