A Novel Mind: A Guide to Children's Books

"There were no books about kids with my disability, so I wrote one." Penguin Random House, June 16, 2026 When people meet me, the first thing they usually notice is the white cylindrical tube around my neck. “It’s called a tracheostomy tube,” I say, when they inevitably ask. “It helps me breathe.” Sometimes they pray for me, insisting that God will cure me one day. Other times t...

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,...