“Growing Up Bookish” with Sivan Hong
In this episode, host M.H. Sheriff interviews children’s book author Sivan Hong. Raising neurodivergent children opened Sivan’s eyes to the lack of children’s books featuring neurodivergent children and inspired her to write a few.
Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children’s book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. The Super Fun Day Books have even been featured on NBC and News12. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Read Your World and the ASPCA. When she’s not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut.
Book Recommendations:
Super Parenting for ADD by Dr. Hollowell and Dr. Jensen
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally J. Pla
Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor
Other Links:
Super Fun Day Books and teacher guides:
Sivan’s website: https://sivanhong.com/
Sivan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/
Read Your World: https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/
“Backwards Walk” music by Stationary Sign courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Thanks to Lisa Roe for designing graphics.
