How Are You, Verity?
A neurodivergent child interacts with their neighbors to discover the true meaning behind greetings and salutations.
Verity is bubbling with excitement about an upcoming school field trip to the aquarium! When neighbors ask, “How are you?” Verity shares their excitement and fascinating facts about sea animals. Their older brother John kindly suggests that the question “How are you?” is actually a greeting and not an invitation to share so much. Verity plans an experiment to find out if their brother is right. But when the trip to the aquarium is cancelled, Verity is heartbroken. When people ask “How are you?” what should they say then?
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978-1-4338-4151-4
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$14.24 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Meghan Wilson Duff
Illustrator: Taylor Barren
Awards
- ALA Rainbow List 2025 Top Ten
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“Verity must navigate the titular question’s multiple social meanings in this personal-feeling story, which draws on the author’s experiences. . . . Barron’s flattened, unlined renderings stylishly play with shape, pattern, and, aptly, perspective.”—Publishers Weekly