Kay Kerr
Contemporary
Young Adult
Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist from Queensland, Australia.
Her debut novel, "Please Don't Hug Me," was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards and recognized as a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book.
Kerr's second novel, "Social Queue," a YA romance featuring an autistic protagonist, also received acclaim.
Her latest work, "Love & Autism," marks a return to her journalistic roots, exploring and celebrating autistic lives through narrative non-fiction.
Kerr's writing consistently focuses on autistic representation and disability themes, earning her recognition in both fiction and non-fiction genres.