Funny, you don't look autistic : a comedian's guide to life on the spectrum
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Published
Toronto : Annick Press, [2019].
Format
Book
ISBN
1773212575 (paperback), 9781773212579 (paperback)
Physical Desc
169 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Conway Public Library - YA Corner | Y 616.85 McCre, M. | On Shelf |
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Published
Toronto : Annick Press, [2019].
Language
English
ISBN
1773212575 (paperback), 9781773212579 (paperback)
Notes
Description
"Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't 'look' autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism 'looks' different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain into something empowering and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back. This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. [This book] is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD." -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Autistic people -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Autistic people in the performing arts -- Canada -- Juvenile literature.
Autobiographies
Biographies
Comedians -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Comedians -- Canada -- Biography.
McCreary, Michael, -- 1996- -- Juvenile literature.
Autistic people in the performing arts -- Canada -- Juvenile literature.
Autobiographies
Biographies
Comedians -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Comedians -- Canada -- Biography.
McCreary, Michael, -- 1996- -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McCreary, M. (2019). Funny, you don't look autistic: a comedian's guide to life on the spectrum . Annick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McCreary, Michael, 1996-. 2019. Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life On the Spectrum. Annick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McCreary, Michael, 1996-. Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life On the Spectrum Annick Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McCreary, Michael. Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life On the Spectrum Annick Press, 2019.
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