Do You Know Me?
Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Tally is autistic and proud. She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tally is determined to make sure people see who she really is. But now Tally has a new worry - her school trip. And that means new places, new people and new challenges. She quickly falls in with the popular girls and is grateful that they don't make a big deal about her autism, but it's not long before Tally realises that, while the girls are popular, they aren't very kind. With a jolt Tally understands that she's not the only one who's been made to feel like she has to hide her true self. But will she find the strength to stand up for herself and the people she knows are being treated unfairly, or will she stay quiet? And will Tally ever find her people? The second book written in collaboration with Libby Scott When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019) Do You Know Me? (2020) Ways To Be Me (2021)
Reviews
Fantastic insight to autism and how it affects children. It also shows the cruel side of others and how these children may be treated which is quite sad!!
emma.dunkin
Much like the first book, you're immediately sucked into Tallys world. A must read!
LCorin
Another great book. I have enjoyed this series, and feel I have learnt a lot about autism, which will help me in my job as a TA. I would recommend this to other teaching staff as well as UKS2 and KS3 students. I think girls will particularly enjoy this book.
C2rickaby
I loved the first book, 'Can you see me?', and this one did not disappoint. Highly recommended reading.
DawnHarrison
A fantasising story written by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott (daughter and Mother) who use Libby's own experience of being autistic to write from the heart. A fictional story following Tally as she copes with everything life throws at a Year 7 high school student but with the added issues of not always understanding the world around you the way others do. This is the second book about Tally and her friends but having not read the first book it was still easy to understand the back story. It is an emotional journey helped with regular diary entries from Tally (which Libby's own views on the world have been able to shape the writing of) that help you to understand how Tally is feeling and processing things and this is where this book stands out. As an adult there is a lot to learn from reading this book. I would highly recommend this book, and will go back and read the first.
MrsB'slibrary
An excellent own voice ND book, the second book from Libby Scott in which the lead, Tally, faces the challenges of year 7.
Erinshinereads