When it comes to Autism: It’s not easy. Listen in as Ben Levin, and I discuss his journey of living with Autism, his books, and why he says, “Autism is not a curse. It is a gift.”
About Ben Levin
Embracing oneself leads to fulfilling one’s dreams—including for autistic people, and anyone else whom others consider “less than.” –Ben Levin
Ben has been in love with stories ever since he was a little boy and has written many throughout his life. “Stories just constantly pop into my mind like magic, and I need to share them with other kids,” says the teenager. Born in Lexington, Massachusetts, the New England native currently lives in Montvale, New Jersey, with his parents, his little brother, Jake, and their two dogs, Stark and Sherlock. Ben enjoys reading, playing sports, hanging out with friends, and listening to the Beatles when he isn’t writing.
Published author of the multiple book series Nellie’s Friends, written for grammar school readers, Ben also authored Ollie and the Race for early readers. His breakout Young Adult novel, In the Hole, offers hope and inspiration to young adults and their families who face homelessness and economic insecurities during this challenging time in history as we collectively face a global pandemic. Ben’s greatest wish is “to bring joy through my writing to kids worldwide.”
Ben is also proud to be autistic and wants to use his status as an author on the spectrum to exemplify how autism is not a setback but a gift. He wants other people on the spectrum to know that they are as capable of following their dreams as anyone else. “The label doesn’t matter,” says Ben. “We, too, are capable of making our dreams come true!”
Ben has always been a proponent of encouraging people to follow their dreams. In eighth grade, when Ben self-published his first book, Ghost Wars, a friend commented on how Ben’s dream was coming true and inspired him to pursue his dreams even more. Ever since, Ben has wanted to use his writing to show that if people work hard enough and believe in themselves, their dreams can come true.
Contact Ben
Website: https://benlevinauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenLevinAuthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlevinauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/benlevinauthor
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Wonderful! Thank you to Ben and Donna! I am going to look for Ben’s books and read to and with my grandkids.
Thank you! That is so exciting!