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1. All You Can Be with ADHD
by Penn and Kim Holderness
Grade level: preschool-1st
For nearly a decade, Penn and Kim Holderness have documented what it’s like living with — or loving someone who has — ADHD. Their honest, relatable, and often humorous depictions of everyday attention deficit have attracted millions of YouTube followers, and their book ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD (#CommissionsEarned) was a bestseller in 2024. Now, younger audiences will benefit from the couple’s signature wit and playfulness with All You Can Be with ADHD (release date: October 15). The picture book’s engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations invite readers to join the “ADHD Club,” where they will learn how to embrace — and celebrate — their ADHD brains.
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2. Ady and Me
by Rich and Rox Pink
Grade level: preschool-2nd
Sophie resembles many little girls. The main character of Ady and Me loves to learn, to create things in art class, and to have fun. What sets Sophie apart is her friend Ady, her personified ADHD, who never leaves her side. Ady and Sophie often run late, get distracted during math class, and cause unintentional messes. Worse, Sophie’s teacher doesn’t see or understand Ady, so Sophie takes all the blame. Young readers will relate to Sophie’s feelings of shame and her frustrations over being misunderstood. They will also learn to celebrate their differences, as Sophie ultimately does.
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3. Cloud Boy
by Greg Stobbs
Grade level: Preschool-2nd
Bobby is a daydreaming, easily distracted young boy with a special talent: he floats. The more Bobby’s mind wanders, the higher he floats, drifting among the clouds. But Bobby is sure he’s supposed to stay grounded with his family and friends, so he resorts to tying himself down. Only then does he discover that uniformity doesn’t lead to happiness; acceptance does. Inspired by illustrator/street artist Gregg Stobb’s own childhood, Cloud Boy’s use of playful illustrations, neon-pink graphics, and messages about self-acceptance will resonate with young readers growing into their own unique identities. Cloud Boy will be released on January 27, 2026.
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4. Different Thinkers: ADHD
by Katia Fredriksen, Ph.D., and Yael Rothman, Ph.D.
Grade level: 1st-6th
You are never too young to learn about ADHD. Different Thinkers: ADHD breaks down basic concepts of neuroscience to explain ADHD and the ways in which it impacts emotions and behaviors in a child-friendly way. The book features three vignettes about children with ADHD, highlighting the different ways their symptoms affect their lives at school and at home. Prompts throughout the book encourage readers to consider what it means to live with ADHD and what challenges and strengths accompany it. Additional strategies and conversation starters provide parents and educators with tools to spark conversations about ADHD.
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5. The U-nique Lou Fox
by Jodi Carmichael
Grade level 3rd-7th
Meet Louisa Elizabeth Fitzhenry-O’Shaughnessy, a.k.a. Lou Fox. Lou dreams of being a famous Broadway playwright. So much so that her 5th Grade teacher, Mrs. Snyder, is always catching her daydreaming about it — and is always making her feel bad. But Lou can’t help the way her ADHD and dyslexic brain works. And she wishes Mrs. Snyder would just disappear, so she can focus on the play she is writing and directing for her friends. When Mrs. Snyder becomes ill, Lou can’t help but wonder if her outrageous imagination is to blame. The U-nique Lou Fox is a touching tale that stresses the importance of supportive environments, told through a lovable and vulnerable protagonist.
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6. Honestly Elliott
by Gillian McDunn
Grade level: 2nd-6th
The ever-changing social dynamics of middle school leave many adolescents wondering, “Where do I fit in?” For Elliott, the main character of Honestly Elliott, the question goes beyond the school yard. Elliott’s always struggled to connect with his dad, who doesn’t understand what living with ADHD really feels like or why Elliott prefers cooking to sports. When Elliott learns that his stepmom is expecting a baby, he fears his role within his family will grow even more uncertain. At the tumultuous moment, Elliott is paired with the super-smart and super-popular Maribel for a school project. Will Maribel underestimate and misunderstand him like everyone else? Elliott is about to find out. Brimming with humor and heart, Honestly Elliott tackles the universal themes of belonging, social expectations, and self-acceptance.
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7. It’s the End of the World and I’m In My Bathing Suit
by Justin A. Reynolds
Grade level: 3rd-7th
Justin A. Reynolds’ adventure story will engage elementary and middle school students alike with its snappy dialogue and laugh-out-loud scenarios. The book features Eddie, a charismatic 12-year-old with ADHD prone to procrastination. Eddie devises the seemingly foolproof plan to hide his dirty clothes all summer rather than waste time doing laundry. However, the plan backfires when his mom finds out and grounds him until all his clothes are clean and folded. Eddie finally starts his laundry shortly before a power outage wipes out all the electricity in town — and possibly everyone who lives there, except for Eddie and his four friends. They set out to discover what happened, but first, Eddie needs to find something to wear. The only clean items are his swim trunks and flip-flops!
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8. The No-Brainer’s Guide to Decomposition
by Adrianna Cuevas
Grade level: 3rd-7th
The No-Brainer’s Guide to Decomposition combines the gross (decomposing bodies, maggot infestations) with the truth of being a middle schooler living with ADHD. Frani Gonzalez is used to being around hundreds of cadavers. Her dad, a forensic anthropology professor, studies the decomposition of dead bodies at the Central Texas Forensic Anthropology Research Facility. One day, Frani realizes that the dead bodies at the “body farm” are becoming undead, and it’s up to her to figure out why. The only thing standing in her way is the imaginary spider, Arañita, that lives in a web in her brain. Arañita causes Frani’s mind to wander, making it difficult for her to stay focused and complete tasks. Can she harness her Arañita long enough to stop a zombie apocalypse? Elementary and middle school students will want to read the spooky novel to find out.
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