ADHD Is My Superpower

I love the concept and intent behind this. The more we can discuss neurodivergence and make room for everyone, the happier and more productive we will be! Unfortunately this didn't quite hit the mark for me, for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, I didn't see a good explanation of the positive aspects of ADHD (creativity, non-linear thinking, adaptability, problem solving, etc.) that would make it a "superpower". To me that term implies desirable qualities and abilities and that did not come through in the text for me. Instead it seemed to focus a lot on the challenges that can come with ADHD like inattention, difficulty sitting still, RSD, etc. That's great for readers to be aware of, but if we're framing ADHD as a superpower it doesn't quite fit.

Secondly, the rhyming structure of the text didn't work. There were lots of places where the meter wasn't consistent, where word choice and syntax were sacrificed to make a rhyme, or where the rhyming structure was abruptly dropped. It was distracting and would make this difficult to read aloud.

I would never discourage a child from picking this up, especially if they have an ADHD diagnosis. Learning as much as possible and seeing others experience the same feelings and issues are both very valuable. And it's especially great to have female representation of ADHD as that is sadly rare. I probably wouldn't present this for general use in the classroom, though, for the above reasons.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This was super cute even though I feel like it presented a very stereotypical view of ADHD. Especially when for more girls ADHD presents much differently than boys, however, this is an own voices story and I'm not discrediting the author's experience. I do think this would've been a better, more impactful story if there were multiple kids with ADHD and they showed how they can look different than the stereotype.

Thank you, NetGalley and the Publisher for the eARC!
This is a cute story about what it may look like when a friend has ADHD. It's a great introductory text to ADHD and promotes Neurodiversity The book has rhyming which makes it cute and I think it would be a great book to have for children.

I love the cognitive reframe on this book of ADHD being a superpower. I think so often kids need books written in first person that normalize the way they feel or symptoms they have. I love that it includes helpful suggestions on tools to use. As a child psychologist I would have this on my office bookshelf for sure and would recommend it to parents!

ADHD is my Superpower is a good book for building empathy. It helps the reader understand what happens emotionally and physically when one has to deal with ADHD.

ADHD Is My Superpower
4 Stars

So this book wasn't what I was expecting. I chose ADHD Is My Superpower, thinking it would address the positives of having ADHD. Such as their creativity, their ability to think outside of the box, and adaptability or problem-solving skills. That's not the case.

Instead, this book is written in the first person and we learn what it's like living with ADHD. So intriguing! The illustrations reflect the chaos of her mind. They're brightly colored, chaotic, and overwhelm your senses. I think this is a great book to introduce children to neurodiversity. To teach empathy to their brothers, sisters or classmates. They may be struggling.

Thank you, NetGalley and Windmill Books, for an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed reading this story! It’s very important to expose all children to different diagnoses that individuals may struggle with. ADHD can be very prevalent in todays world and it’s amazing to have a story about it both to teach children about it and to provide a means to connect and understand with children who have it. The illustrations were cute too! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

ADHD is My Superpower by Samantha Bernstein - 4 stars

I found this book to be a great way to introduce young children to neurodiversity. A way to teach them empathy to those around them. The illustrations are eye catching, bright and truly allow you to see the chaos someone with ADHD experiences. A peak into their world. I enjoyed all that this book was able to teach me, and I believe it could be beneficial to share with others.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the ARC.

This is a really cute idea for a book and I was intrigued by it as someone who has ADHD. I went undiagnosed until adulthood but was always very aware of how different I was. It was a struggle to not understand why some things seemed harder for me. A book like this would have been helpful to see a character who thought and acted in similar ways.

The actual structure of the rhyming and word choices could be a bit better. I felt that some of the flow was interrupted at times when it comes to this story as a read aloud but, overall, it's a good addition the world of picture books that helps fill in a gap.

Thank you netgalley for this ARC. I am leaving an 100% honest review.

What a wonderful book! Not just for the kids to be able to see themselves in a story. It's also wonderful for the parents to know their children aren't the only ones and might learn something about ADHD.

Really it is a great read for all kids so they can have a better understanding why their classmate or family member seems so hyper and just can't sit still.

Great book for all classrooms

ADHD is my Superpower goes through different characteristics of ADHD but views each as a strength. The character, Sam, talks about her strengths and different things she does to help herself. At the end, it is disclosed that the author herself has ADHD and she wants this to be used by educators to help students like them. Recommended for ages 5-11

Many children in the US and other countries struggle with ADHD causing them to constantly fidget, focus, or even read a book for any length of time. This book highlights some of the challenges that a child faces when diagnosed with this disorder.

The book introduces young children to neurodiversity. It is important to teach other children about it so they have empathy towards those who are challenged by it.

The illustrations visually enrich the message of how neurodiversity impacts the mind of those with ADHD. The rhyming structure of the text is off-metre in many places making the flow of the text awkward, especially if reading the book aloud. It is a good book to teach empathy and inclusiveness to family members and classmates. It would be a wonderful book to have in a classroom and added to an elementary school library. The author herself has ADHD and wants to use this book to educate others about her experience with the disorder. The author has included a list of strategies for managing ADHD.