Mighty Member since August 2017
Adriana Lebrón White is an autistic librarian, former special education teacher, and children's book writer. After being diagnosed with autism and anxiety in her 30s, she now advocates for more inclusive schools and libraries. Her writing on neurodiversity and mental health in children's books has appeared in KQED's MindShift and We Need Diverse Books, and she advises educators and librarians about the importance of these books through workshops and presentations. Adriana has a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Special Education, and a Master's in Library and Information Science with a certificate in Storytelling. She is a staff editor for the website A Novel Mind, and she was a 2021 recipient of the Walter Grant from We Need Diverse Books. Adriana is an active member of SCBWI and a 2021 PBChat mentee.