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Tally is autistic and proud. She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tallyis determined to make sure people see who she really is.But now Tally has a new worry - her schooltrip. And that means new places, new people and newchallenges.She quickly falls in with the popular girls and is grateful thatthey don't make a big deal about her autism, but it's not longbefore 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'sbeen made to feel like she has to hide her true self.But will she find the strength to stand up for herself and thepeople 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 ScottWhen Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaborationwith Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational bookthat will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of whatit's like to be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and TheCurious 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)

From the bestselling author duo behind Can You SeeMe? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis,with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott.Taking place before Can You See Me? and DoYou Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through herautism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6.Being in the top class at school means a whole host ofprivileges, but even better than that is the school production- and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role.But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have beenmaking Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes thingsdidn't bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feelsso misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode.Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's neverheard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. The third book written in collaboration with Libby Scott &prequel to the bestselling Can You See Me?When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaborationwith Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational bookthat will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of whatit's like to be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and TheCurious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time  PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME'This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fittingin and being yourself. Tally's diary entries give an authenticinsight into one girl's perspective of being autistic, and smashinga host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autismas we see Tally's potent sense of humour and herdeep empathy.' Booktrust'Recommended for readers with autism who will feel genuinelyseen and for those desiring to see othersmore clearly' Kirkus

From the bestselling authors of Can You See Me?comes the fourth exceptional Tally book!Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally it feels eventougher. Everything seems to be changing as she and her friends getolder. Make-up, boys, social media, GCSE prep - why is it allstarting to feel so different?Tally has always known that being autistic means somethings are harder for her than they are for other people. But becominga teenager has left Tally feeling like she has no idea whoshe even is anymore... The fourth book by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott, followingon from Ways to be Me, Can You See Me? and DoYou Know Me?When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing onlineit soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying thatLibby's writing helped them understand autism for the first timeThis fictionalised portrayal of a young autisticgirl is written by Rebecca Westcott, with diary entries by LibbyScott, making it a truly original and authentic book that willgive readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's liketo be autisticPerfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy and Wonder  Books by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott Ways To Be MeCan You See Me?Do You Know Me?All the Pieces of Me