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Sally J Pla

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Sally J. Pla is the ALA Schneider Award-winning author of THE FIRE, THE WATER, AND MAUDIE McGINN, the Dolly Gray Award-winning THE SOMEDAY BIRDS, and several other acclaimed novels and picture books. Her books have been translated into many languages, have gained starred reviews, and appear on many state awards lists and “best books” roundups. Sally, who is late-diagnosed autistic, has appeared on television and radio as an author and neurodiversity advocate. She also runs the kidlit website resource, A Novel Mind. Sally believes in kindness, respect, and the beauty of different brains. We are all stars shining with different lights! Find out more at sallyjpla.com.
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Books

Invisible Isabel

Ada and Zaz

The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn

Benji, The Bad Day, and Me

Stanley Will Probably Be Fine

The Someday Birds

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