Finding Ourselves in Books: Celebrating Autism Representation in Sally Pla's Rowan + Gemma

Schedule

Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville | Rockville, MD

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Join xMinds for an in-person roundtable discussion with celebrated author Sally J. Pla and xMinds families. We will discuss the depiction of autism in fiction and Sally’s decision to feature a non-speaking main character. Known for weaving neurodiversity, humor, empathy, and acceptance into her acclaimed books, Sally will share more about the story, its characters, and the inspiration behind Rowan + Gemma.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville, 199 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, United States

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