(4) YA Alternating the perspectives of autistic teen Charlie and his typically developing twin, Callie, this book highlights the complexities of life on the spectrum. While the narratives strain for teenage authenticity, the siblings' struggles (and also their love for each other) ring true. A follow-up to the picture book My Brother Charlie, this novel is also based on the Peete family. Websites.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Shane W. Evans. With Denene Millner. Callie describes similarities and differences between herself and her twin brother, Charlie, who has autism. While the text strains for a child's voice (even though it was co-written by then-twelve-year-old Ryan Elizabeth), the story does eloquently highlight the love between the siblings. Attractive art with visible brush strokes and large-eyed characters accompanies the tale, based on actress Peete's real family.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey