Libby Scott
Libby Scott loves hot chocolate, Little Mix and her dog Louie. She is also autistic, and after her mum Kym shared a piece of Libby’s writing online, Libby and her writing went viral. She lives in Kent with her family. Her mum is an early years consultant, trainer and conference speaker who previously worked for the London Borough of Lewisham as a School Improvement Advisor for Early Years and a Strategic Lead for Early Years.
Books
All the Pieces of Me
Author: Rebecca Westcott and Libby Scott
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9-11
For 14 year old Tally, starting Year 9 is not proving easy. Attempting to maintain friendships is exhausting, understanding teachers’ expectations is challenging and making sense of all the spoken and unspoken rules of school life is quite simply a nightmare. Plus, being on the autistic spectrum, she finds the combination of shouting, canteen smel…
Can You See Me?
Author: Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
Starting secondary school is a daunting time for any 11 year old – and Natalia is no exception. This is a powerful, readable and relatable story about trying to fit in. Along the way, a host of assumptions and stereotypes about autism are smashed.