Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!

By Sarah Kapit,

Book cover of Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!

Book description

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal.

Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team.

But…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Oh, where to start with this one! I adored this story about a baseball-loving autistic girl.

The voice is so real, and the characterization dismantles so many stereotypes, at the same time as celebrating sport and kids in pursuit of their dreams. I loved how the author allowed us to understand a parent’s concern and worry about their autistic child, but this was balanced perfectly with Vivy’s courage, passion, and determination as she drives the story forward.

It’s smart and fun, endearing and utterly charming. 

If you love Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!...

Ad

Book cover of The Case of the Zombie Ninjas

The Case of the Zombie Ninjas By Erik Christopher Martin,

Twelve-year-old supernatural sleuth Dotty Morgan becomes embroiled in an ancient conflict between rival Japanese factions, and the timing couldn't be worse. A new girl in town creates jealousy between Dotty and her girlfriend, and her mother invites a nightmare houseguest to stay with them. She must put the drama aside…

Want books like Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!.

Browse books like Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!

Book cover of Forget Me Not
Book cover of The Someday Birds
Book cover of Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,588

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in autism, neurodiversity, and Autism spectrum disorder?

Autism 71 books
Neurodiversity 94 books