Sally J. Pla

Sally J. Pla writes books for young people that appeal to everyone. Her books include the American Library Association's Schneider Award winningTHE FIRE, THE WATER, AND MAUDIE McGINN, the Dolly Gray Award winner, THE SOMEDAY BIRDS, the younger middle grade illustrated novel INVISIBLE ISABEL, the picture book BENJI THE BAD DAY AND ME, and several others. Her books have garnered many starred reviews and Junior Library Guild status and are featured on many state award lists and “best book of the year” roundups. Sally, who is late-diagnosed autistic, has appeared on television and radio as an author and neurodiversity advocate. Kids who are "a little different" appear in all her works. 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.