Johanna Peyton

Writing for Children with Playfulness & Poignancy

All Brains Welcome

All Brains Welcome brings neurodiversity into the spotlight, following a class of kids who throw a “brain party” to celebrate their awesome brains and their favorite ways to connect with each other. Each character speaks directly to the reader, sharing how conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Down syndrome impact their daily lives. As the brain party unfolds, readers gain insights into communication challenges, different learning approaches, and the importance of respecting each other.

A joyful celebration of difference, All Brains Welcome helps build acceptance and spark important conversations in schools and at home. Discover how every brain brings something special to the party!

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  • The world needs this book!!!

    “As a gifted educator, I can’t recommend All Brains Welcome enough! Author Johanna Peyton has me dreaming up a Brain Party to start the year off strong! ALL brains are welcomed, affirmed, understood, and celebrated in our classroom!!! The world needs this book!!!“
    Stephanie Higgs
    Educator, @littlemissgifted

  • Masterclass in the use of storytelling

    “As a child psychologist and children’s book author, I have experienced first hand the power of literature in helping children feel less alone. Johanna Peyton’s All Brains Welcome is a masterclass in the use of storytelling and visual art to inform readers of all ages, build empathy, and allow neurodivergent children to see their own experiences reflected. Peyton reminds us that our world needs all kinds of brains and that differences should be celebrated!”
    Laura Kirby PhD
    Child Psychologist, Children’s Book Author, @laura.kirby_author

  • Simple yet thorough [neurodivergent] introduction

    “A simple yet thorough introduction to different neurodivergent conditions for both an elementary audience and for educators and caregivers working with neurodivergent youth. I can see this book being helpful in an elementary class setting; it could be used to introduce the topic of neurodivergent brains and then be paired with various fiction books that feature neurodivergent characters.”
    Youth Services Book Review
    Molly Dineen, Fitchburg Public Library, Fitchburg, MA

Praise for All Brains Welcome

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Continue the brain party with the

All Brains Welcome Activity Kit

All Brains Welcome Activity Kit includes coloring sheets including two brain crown templates, tips on how to throw your own brain party with a brain party invitation template, and an amazing brain work sheet.

Happy celebrating!

Download activity Kit Here
dive deep in the classroom with the

All Brains Welcome Educator’s Guide

This Educator’s Guide offers activities to help integrate All Brains Welcome into English language arts
(ELA), mathematics, science, social studies, art, and drama, with prompts for discussion, movement, and hands-on exploration. This 30-page support tool is designed primarily for classroom teachers of students in K-3rd grade.

Happy learning!

Download educator’s Guide Here

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