Gillian McDunn

Honestly Elliott

Note from Gillian:

Elliott only feels like himself when he's in the kitchen. Sixth grade has been a struggle and he's been feeling out of place at his Dad's house, too. When he's paired with super-smart and popular Maribel to do a school project, it may be the chance to show the world who he really is. 

I wrote this book because I wanted to explore cooking and community. I also drew on my own experiences as a person with ADHD and celiac disease.

—Gillian

A Great Fit for:

• Readers who love to cook
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• Readers experiencing their own neurodivergence or the neurodiversity of others 
   

• Readers who like reading about "found family"
   

• Parent/kid discussion: Why is it sometimes hard for kids and parents to understand each other? Why did Elliott feel upset about "The Incident"? What kind of business plan would you want to make?

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