In this talk, Adriana discusses the idea of neurodiversity. Many people are labelled incorrectly because their brains are wired differently. Adriana offers awareness and an alternative way to see people as unique and valuable, regardless of their near-diversity. Adriana White is an autistic librarian, former special education teacher, and children’s book writer. After being diagnosed with autism and anxiety in her 30s, Adriana now advocates for more inclusive schools and libraries. Her writing on neurodiversity and mental health in children’s books has appeared in KQED’s MindShift, and We Need Diverse Books, and she advises educators and librarians about the importance of these books through workshops and presentations. Adriana has a Master’s in Education specialising in Special Education and a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a certificate in Storytelling. She is a staff editor for the website A Novel Mind and writes a bimonthly column for Geek Club Books.