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  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761348266
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $19.99

Being Eve

A Graphic Novel





A funny, heartfelt coming-of-age graphic novel about ADHD, autism, friendship, first crushes, and growing up neurodivergent.

Some people fit together perfectly – just ask Eve and her best friend, Sasha. When the rest of the world is confusing, frustrating, and the absolute worst, Eve and Sasha know they can count on each other.

Especially when the school year brings the arrival of a new friend, Zack (who is definitely not becoming more than a friend), and a whole lot of problems for Eve and Sasha. Why is it suddenly so hard to fit in? When did ‘friends’ stop being friends? And what are Eve and Sasha supposed to do when life just seems to get harder and harder.

PRAISE FOR BEING EVE

'I can imagine Being Eve doing for neurodivergent representation what Heartstopper has done for queer representation. Both use the graphic novel format to make space for young people to see themselves in stories about identity, relationships and growing up.'
CBCA Reading Time
‘The book reflects so many aspects of the neurodivergent experience with great messages about neurodiversity, being yourself, supportive friendships and self care.’
Reader review
‘A very valuable, affirming read for neurodivergent children and anyone seeking to understand their experience.’
Reader review
‘Em does an incredible job of portraying the characters, especially Eve’s ADHD and Sasha’s autistic brains.’
Reader review
‘Funny, real, heartwarming and overwhelmingly relatable ... There will be young people (and adults) who see themselves represented for the first time ever when they read this.’
Reader review

  • Published: 4 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761348266
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Em Hammond

Em Hammond, AKA Neurowild, is an Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist, and Mum to three neurodivergent kids. She is also widely known for her illustrations and resources about neurodiversity and supporting Autistic and ADHD kids. www.neurowild.com.au

Praise for Being Eve

Being Eve is a wonderful example of what neurodivergent representation in children’s and young adult literature can look like ... I can imagine Being Eve doing for neurodivergent representation what Heartstopper has done for queer representation. Both use the graphic novel format to make space for young people to see themselves in stories about identity, relationships and growing up.

Emily Baulch, Reading TIme

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