Libby Scott
Libby Scott is twelve years old. She 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
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.