Sally J. Pla is the ALA Schneider Award-winning author of THE FIRE, THE WATER, AND MAUDIE McGINN, the Dolly Gray Award-winning THE SOMEDAY BIRDS, and several other acclaimed novels and picture books. Her books have been translated into many languages, have gained starred reviews, and appear on many state awards lists and “best books” roundups. Sally, who is late-diagnosed autistic, has appeared on television and radio as an author and neurodiversity advocate. 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!
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Hello and Welcome!
I write books for young people — but really, they are for everyone.
My stories feature characters who think about the world a bit differently. But I bet you will recognize parts of yourself in them and their stories.
Feel free to click around – there are lots of resources here on my books, background, and stories, and also on neurodiversity (or, “brains that think a little differently.”)
I love to hear from kids and teachers, so please feel free to email me — you can ask me anything!
Thank you so much for visiting!
