Hello, Where Are All the Girls Like Me?: A Young Adult Story About Friendship, Autism, Learning Differently, and Finding Your Place

by Darlene Hester-Slade, Ed.D

$9.99

Where are all the girls like me? Sixteen-year-old Alexis has the same dreams as many other teenage girls. She loves music, fashion, shopping, spending time with friends and figuring out what the future holds. But living with autism and a learning disability sometimes makes navigating high school feel like a challenge with no clear instructions. Between confusing social situations, overwhelming school hallways, difficult assignments and the uncertainty of making real friends, Alexis often wonders where she truly belongs. Having an Individualized Education Program (IEP) helps her access the support she needs, but learning to speak up for herself and embrace her differences is a journey of its own. As Alexis moves through high school, she begins to discover the importance of friendship, self-advocacy, family support and understanding how she learns. From finding her place at the lunch table and navigating her first relationship to preparing for prom, graduation and college, she learns that independence does not mean doing everything alone. With humor, honesty and heartfelt moments, Hello, Where Are All the Girls Like Me? explores autism in teenage girls, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, friendship, inclusion and the challenges of growing up. As Alexis learns to set boundaries, ask for accommodations and build meaningful connections, she discovers that she does not have to change who she is to find her place in the world. Perfect for readers of young adult coming-of-age fiction, this uplifting story offers relatable representation for autistic teens, teenage girls with learning differences and anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or out of place. You don't have to become somebody else to deserve friendship.

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