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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 33 MIN

48: Powerful Novel in Verse On Neurodivergent Struggles and Success - Author Interview Jasminne Paulino

from BookHuddle with Readgab · host Karen Reeder

If you've read The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez you may have noticed that this book is full of emotion. That is because the topics and story are personal for middle grade author, Jasminne Paulino. In this episode we discuss the creating of The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez and how to best help neurodiverse children be their best selves.Find author Jasminne Paulino https://jasminnepaulino.com/https://www.instagram.com/jasminne.notes/?hl=enThe Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez by Jasminne Paulino https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Orbit-Alex-Ramirez/dp/0593859316/Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina https://www.amazon.com/Merci-Su%C3%A1rez-Changes-Gears-Medina/dp/153621258X/Corduroy by Don Freeman https://www.amazon.com/Corduroy-Don-Freeman/dp/0140501738/Chapters00:00 Meet middle grade author Jasminne Paulino02:19 What is The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez about?05:43 What inspired you to write this book?08:47 What do you hope readers will take away from your book?11:50 Do you think that all people are capable of achieving something great?13:25 How can adults help kids find their great? How can they avoid embarrassing the kids?15:57 How can adults help kids advocate for themselves?17:08 How can we help kids see the need to advocate for themselves? Why is it important for them to advocate for themselves?21:15 How do we help kids see a reason for differing opinions and reactions and help them know how to respond to these different perspectives.26:17 Tell us about creating the title The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez29:51 Jasminne’s book recommendations

If you've read The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez you may have noticed that this book is full of emotion. That is because the topics and story are personal for middle grade author, Jasminne Paulino. In this episode we discuss the creating of The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez and how to best help neurodiverse children be their best selves. Find author Jasminne Paulino https://jasminnepaulino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasminne.notes/?hl=en The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex ...

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