Kathy Hoopmann has written over thirty books with translations into twenty one languages. Her work sells widely in Australia, the UK, the US and the Middle East. She has won and been shortlisted for many literary awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Award, the ALCS Educational Award (UK), the Living Now Award (US) and has five times been awarded a Nautilus Award (US) which is granted to 'books that change the world'. Kathy is best known for her writing on neurodiversity, in fiction and non-fiction. The simplicity, charm and insight of Kathy's books have made them must-haves for children and adults worldwide.

Haze is about Seb, a teenager with Asperger's. The author clearly has an intimate knowledge of children like Seb and the way she describes his feelings and actions will strike chords with parents, social workers, care workers and teachers. I think that it could be useful for schools where staff could use it in class as a vehicle for exploring diversity and difference. It could also be reassuring for some families trying to understand the dilemmas of living with Asperger's.

• 1. Seb. 2. Madeline, Kristie and Jen. 3. Sleepover. 4. Rituals. 5. The Invitation. 6. Movies. 7. Grandma. 8. People From the Inside. 9. Violation. 10. A Life Worth Living. 11. Naughty Boy. 12. Decisions. Epilogue: After.