Coming July 30, International Day of Friendship!

Friendly Circle, spirited Triangle, and shy Square are in separate social skills groups on Wednesdays so they can learn how to make friends. But they each feel like their groups aren't helpful because they are full of students just like them!

One week, social skills is unexpectedly canceled. Unsure of what to do or where to go, Circle, Triangle, and Square find themselves in the same room together. After several awkward attempts at having a conversation, they decide to help each other using what each one of them has learned about social skills. They open up about their individual struggles, noticing they share similar challenges when it comes to connecting with other kids their age.

Spending time as a group helps them realize they each have things to teach each other and things to learn from each other. Over the next several days, using the school cafeteria to practice what they have learned, each student experiences what it's like to genuinely and authentically connect with other students.

But what happens next week when social skills isn’t canceled, and Circle, Triangle, and Square have to go back to their separate groups? 

Created for neurodivergent kids age 10-17, this uplifting story highlights the journey of three very different students as they navigate their shared social challenges, ultimately finding strength in their similarities and the courage to advocate for themselves. With storylines about autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, going to counseling, anger issues, and stimming, this book helps kids and teens feel understood in their uniqueness while also building a sense of awareness and understanding toward peers who show up differently in the world.