It takes less than a minute to vote for your favorites HERE, and your participation makes a HUGE impact. “Bitsy Bat, Team Star” is a book about teamwork, sportsmanship, friendship, conflict resolution, and inclusion of all kinds of differences creating a classroom (and a world) where everyone can shine brightly. Enzo Owl is non-speaking and uses a “talker” AAC device and sign language to communicate. Backmatter includes more information about autism.

Check out all the student activities and information about the BITSY BAT series here: “Bitsy Bat” Series Order Links, Media Kit, Lesson Plans, Activity Sheets & Events – The Kaz Windness Blog

“Bitsy Bat, Team Star” is in amazing company. Go check out all the amazing finalists here: 36th Annual Shortlist Titles – Reading the West

Thank you Indie booksellers and 🙏🏼 congratulations to all the shortlist book creators. Support them and your local bookstores today. #kidsbooks #autismacceptance #indiebookstores

In addition, “Bitsy Bat, Team Star” is a finalist in the 2027 CCIRA book awards. Your students can vote for their favorites here by March 1, 2027: 2027 Colorado Children’s Book Award Ballot