Hello and Welcome!

I write books for young people. Well, I kind of hope I write them for everyone.

My stories feature characters who think about the world a bit differently. Who knows – maybe you will see yourself in them, or someone you know.

My books have been translated into many languages, garnered starred reviews, appeared on many “best of” and state lists, and picked up a few awards. But the best thing they’ve done has been to connect me to readers like you.

Feel free to click around – there are lots of resources here. And I love to hear from kids and teachers. Please feel free to email me — you can ask me anything!

I’m an advocate for neurodiversity and autism acceptance. I once heard someone describe autism as “not a spectrum, so much as a constellation.” I love that. We are all stars shining with different lights.

By the way, I also run anovelmind.com, a site about mental health and neurodiversity in children’s literature. So please feel free to check that out too.

Thank you so much for visiting!

benji, the bad day, and me - Sally J. Pla - Children's Author
stanley will probably be fine - Sally J. Pla - Children's Author
the someday birds - Sally J. Pla - Children's Author