Not So Neurotypical

Name: Not So Neurotypical
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A Fun and Illustrated Celebration of 30 Influential People with ADHD

By Terrance Crawford

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A vibrant, colourful, and inspiring biography collection that highlights the achievements of 30 influential people with ADHD. This 100% true book provides young readers with empowering role models and positive neurodiverse representation! Leonardo da Vinci. Benny Blanco. Simone Biles. Paris Hilton. What do these people have... Read More

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A vibrant, colorful, and inspiring biography collection that highlights the achievements of 30 influential people with ADHD. This 100% true book provides young readers with empowering role models and positive neurodiverse representation!

Description

Leonardo da Vinci. Benny Blanco. Simone Biles. Paris Hilton.

What do these people have in common? ADHD!

Did you know that many people believe the prolific musician Wolfgang Mozart had ADHD? Or that the iconic sports superstar Babe Ruth likely had it? Or that bestselling author Dav Pilkey, who wrote Captain Underpants and Dog Man, does too?

In this fully illustrated book, you'll learn all about 30 athletes, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and politicians who have or had ADHD and the accomplishments they achieved.

ADHD is not just a limitation. It's a source of creativity, resilience, and innovation.

Not So Neurotypical: A Fun and Illustrated Celebration of 30 Influential People with ADHD is a biographical collection that's designed for young readers, families, and educators.

Features:

Mix of listicles, quotes, and traditional prose to captivate inattentive and attentive readers alike
Dyslexia friendly font
Sensory friendly soft cover

Whether you're looking for inspiration, representation, or just an exciting read, this book proves that ADHD minds have always shaped the world—and always will.

Featured ADHD trailblazers include influential people in:

Sports
- Such as: Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Babe Ruth, Kevin Garnett, Terry Bradshaw
Music
- Such as: will.i.am, Solange Knowles, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Benny Blanco, Grimes, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Tyler, the Creator, SZA, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne
Entertainment and Politics
- Such as: Emma Watson, Mark Ruffalo, Trevor Noah, Greta Gerwig, Jim Carrey, Lisa Ling, Howie Mandel, Reneé Rapp, Ryan Gosling, Dav Pilkey, Paris Hilton, John F. Kennedy

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798881605506

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Contributors:

By Rachel Cash

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 474g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Terrance Crawford

About the Author

A writer originally from Detroit, Michigan, Terrance Crawford has passion for storytelling, world-building, and humor. He currently lives in New York City. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.

Rachel Cash is a digital artist from Burbank, California living with her partner and their cat, Fio. She's worked for the indie video game developer Colorgrave, doing character design and promotional art. She has also done designs for The Last Unicorn's official merchandise and recently was co-illustrator on The Official Neopets Colouring Book. In her free time, she loves playing classics on her Gamecube like Harvest Moon and Paper Mario, or trying to find the best matcha in Los Angeles.

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