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My Brother Charlie

by Ryan Elizabeth Peete
40p. 978-0-54509-466-5.
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PreS-Gr 2 Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in common, but they are also very different: Charlie has autism. Callie narrates the story, describing what autism is and exploring the issues that come along with it. The theme is of love, patience, and acceptance. Endnotes give a few basic facts for children unfamiliar with the disorder. The authors, a mother-daughter team, based this story on personal experience. Evans's bright, mixed-media illustrations skillfully depict the family's warmth and concern. Pair this with Ouisie Shapiro's "Autism and Me: Sibling Stories" (Albert Whitman, 2009) to raise awareness and understanding of autism. This title should have a place in most library collections."Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
With Denene Millner. Callie describes similarities and differences between herself and her twin brother, Charlie, who has autism. While the text strains for a child's voice (even though it was co-written by then-twelve-year-old Ryan Elizabeth), the story does eloquently highlight the love between the siblings. Attractive art with visible brush strokes and large-eyed characters accompanies the tale, based on actress Peete's real family.

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