My Brother Charlie
By Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete · Read by Holly Robinson Peete
- Illustrated by
- Shane W. Evans
- Published by
- Scholastic Inc.
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 8:30
ReadAloudKit teaching snapshot
What you can teach with this story
A sister describes everyday life with her autistic twin brother, including things that are difficult, joyful, different, and deeply shared.
Why it fits
The sibling perspective supports respectful discussion of neurodiversity while keeping one child’s individual experience central.
Teaching focus
Notice how specific details communicate both differences and family connection.
Before watching, ask
“What might this story help us understand about family?”
Plan the conversation
Describes one family’s experience of autism; present it as an individual perspective, not a description of every autistic child.
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.