Callie’s twin brother, Charlie, has autism. Even though they’ve been together since before they were born, there are times when it’s just hard being his sister. But Callie loves her brother, and she knows Charlie loves her, too. “I have learned from Charlie that love doesn’t always come from what you say. It can also come from what you do.” Coauthor Ryan Elizabeth Peete, daughter of Holly Robinson Peete, has a twin brother with autism. In an honest, childlike voice, fictional Callie talks about the challenges of having an autistic sibling, and also the very real joy she gets from knowing and loving her brother. “Charlie has autism. But autism doesn’t have Charlie.” Shane W. Evans’s illustrations feature doe-eyed African American characters. (Ages 5–8)

From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism.

"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.