An Engaging Picture Book, Our Amazing Minds, is a Storytelling Tool to Introduce Autism to Both Autistic and Neurotypical Children

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Aug 27, 2025, 08:33 ET

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Amazing Minds Publishing proudly presents Our Amazing Minds: Celebrating Differences and Sharing the Adventure of Autism—an engaging picture book by Jeffery and Laura May about four Autistic friends navigating a big day: a field trip to the children's museum. The goal for Our Amazing Minds is to allow Autistic children to identify and relate to characters in the story, while also being a resource for neurotypical kids to better understand their peers.

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The front cover of Our Amazing Minds: Celebrating Differences and Sharing the Adventure of Autism introduces Jackson and his friends as they head on an exciting field trip to the children's museum. This engaging picture book celebrates neurodiversity, introducing both Autistic and neurotypical children to the beauty of unique minds. With vibrant illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it encourages empathy, self-acceptance, and inclusivity for every child.
The front cover of Our Amazing Minds: Celebrating Differences and Sharing the Adventure of Autism introduces Jackson and his friends as they head on an exciting field trip to the children's museum. This engaging picture book celebrates neurodiversity, introducing both Autistic and neurotypical children to the beauty of unique minds. With vibrant illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it encourages empathy, self-acceptance, and inclusivity for every child.
The back cover of Our Amazing Minds highlights its mission: to celebrate the challenges and strengths that make every Autistic child unique. Praised by Kirkus as "a solid introduction to autism for children" and Midwest Book Review for its "sense of discovery, positivity, and understanding," this sensory-friendly story doubles as a social emotional learning tool. Readers are reminded of their worth through Psalm 139:14: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
The back cover of Our Amazing Minds highlights its mission: to celebrate the challenges and strengths that make every Autistic child unique. Praised by Kirkus as "a solid introduction to autism for children" and Midwest Book Review for its "sense of discovery, positivity, and understanding," this sensory-friendly story doubles as a social emotional learning tool. Readers are reminded of their worth through Psalm 139:14: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Meet Jackson and his amazing friends as they explore a new place. New experiences can bring excitement—but also uncertainty. Each child reacts in their own way: flapping hands, hopping, humming, or fidgeting. These actions, known as stimming, help them manage their feelings and feel safe.

Along the way, the friends encounter everyday challenges—like changes to their routine, unfamiliar foods, bright lights, or loud noises. But they also have strengths that shine through, such as incredible memories, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. Through self-awareness, friendship, and support, they discover that being different is part of what makes them amazing.

"Jackson narrates the book, which makes the explanations of autism feel more friendly and authentic. A solid introduction to autism for children." - Kirkus

"Libraries and read-aloud adults will want to pick Our Amazing Minds over many others on the subject. Its sense of discovery, positivity, and understanding is unparalleled." - Midwest Book Review

"We wanted our son to understand what autism is, the challenges it brings, and the unique gifts and strengths people with autism have to share with the world," the Mays said. "We couldn't find a resource that explained autism in a child-friendly, relatable, and affirming way—so we created one."

Their longtime plan is to build Our Amazing Minds into a book series in which the characters navigate autism through many different life events. It can be purchased on Amazon or their website, ouramazingminds.org.

Key Details:

  • Title: Our Amazing Minds
  • Author: Jeffery and Laura May
  • Genre: Juvenile fiction
  • Publisher: Our Amazing Minds Publishing
  • Publication date: August 15, 2025
  • Formats: Hardcover and Paperback

Call to Action: For more information or to request a review copy, contact Jeffery and Laura May at [email protected] or visit www.ouramazingminds.org

Contact: Jeffery and Laura May
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: 9046409138
Website: ouramazingminds.org

SOURCE Our Amazing Minds Publishing

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