'In the cultural zeitgeist, autistic people – we're not seen in romances': Elle McNicholl on why representation matters
Elle McNicoll, author of YA romance Some Like it Cold, on the importance of representation in fiction.
'For a long time, it felt like disability in books had to always be an issue book. This is not an issue book. This is a love story.'
Neurodivergent and disabled people have long been underrepresented in our stories. Here, Elle McNicoll talks about her experience of reading growing up, the importance of breaking neurodivergent stereotypes and the power of fiction to make real change.
‘She’s not treated like a burden or an object of pity.’
Elle McNicoll on Jasper, Some Like it Cold's protagonist
Some Like it Cold
by Elle McNicoll
Returning to the snow-covered streets of Lake Pristine, Jasper Montgomery has one goal: say goodbye and leave for good. But her plans quickly unravel when she runs into Arthur, the town’s quiet filmmaker who has never quite forgotten the golden girl of his school days. As old tensions flare and sparks fly, Jasper finds herself drawn to this small town and the boy she thought she'd left behind. With Some Like it Cold, Elle McNicoll delivers a big-hearted romance full of second chances, small-town charm, and an unforgettable autistic heroine.
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Please check the book pages for age guidance.
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