April is Autism Acceptance Month. In celebration, we have made a list of books and podcasts for children and parents featuring autistic characters or discussing life with autism. Picture Books A Friend for Henry  by Jenn Bailey This picture book follows an autistic boy named Henry who is trying to make new friends. This book features beautiful pictures and a happy story encouraging acceptance and friendship. Jenn Bailey also wrote an early chapter book called Henry, Like Always for young readers who related to Henry. I Am Odd I Am New by Benjamin Giroux This book is a poem written by ten-year-old Benjamin Giroux for a homework assignment. In the book, the young, autistic author is working through his emotions and feels like an outsider. Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally Pla  This heartwarming picture book depicts a day in the life of a family, following two brothers, one of whom is autistic, and their mother. The story discusses how a sibling can feel overlooked when anot...