Meet Lily, she is 7 years old and has a twin named Evan. She loves picnics, going to the beach and playing at school with friends. Meet Evan, he’s a whiz with math and computers, but has a hard time making friends and gets upset by loud noises. But to her, he is always a hero.
Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love is a heartwarming narrative of a young girl’s devoted love for her autistic twin brother, despite challenges and differences, revealing the true nature of this developmental disorder and more importantly, the power of unconditional love.
Inspired by and based on her own family, author Mary Karsten Hebrank originally created the book as a school presentation for her children's classmates and teachers. The presentation earned rave reviews -- kids, teachers and parents alike loved it! So she teamed with Ironcutter Media and collaborated closely with Kat Parrish, an artist and author, to bring the vibrancy of Lily and Evan's story to the page.
My brother has autism. But what does that mean?
It’s a disorder that affects how his world is seen.
His brain is different in the way that it works,
He gets mixed up messages and responds with quirks.
Brilliantly illustrated by Kat Parrish, Evan & Me captures the dynamics of autism from the outside looking in, and the inside looking out.
With Lily as our guide, Evan & Me unlocks the key to an autistic child’s world and answers many questions children have about this disorder. Perfect for schools, libraries, churches and families across America, readers learn from Lily’s deep understanding of her twin and his special gifts that being different is more than okay, it is a blessing.