Selah is 13-years-old and autistic. It’s been a rough time trying to figure out how to deal with life, but now she has learned about her autism and what she can do to survive the upcoming writer’s camp where she will work on her poetry.

Also there will be two friends, Reyah and Brooklyn. and a counselor who also is autistic. The person Selah didn’t want to see at camp is Ezra, a bully who is always seeking attention and teasing her. She doesn’t want her camp experience ruined because of him.

Ezra the bully is only the beginning of her problems. Selah’s friends don’t understand her autism and how everything is so overwhelming in this environment. All she wants is to make it through a few weeks of the camp but it appears that might not happen. Camp is too much to deal with for Selah.

Perfect Enough is the companion novel to Good Different but can easily be read on its own. The verse format is an excellent way to share this story. It’s one that will help others understand neurodiverse thinkers, and what you can do to manage yourself or help someone else.

Full of misunderstandings and friendship drama. the character arcs for every young person were satisfying in how they turned out by the last page. Selah is especially one you will remember along with the poetry she wrote.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: June 2, 2026 PAGES: 256

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: PERFECT ENOUGH by Megan Eden Kuyatt

1. In the back pages are poetry prompts to use, how to read manga, along with ADHD resources. A helpful inclusion for readers who might want to explore the topic more or even write their own poetry.
2. The relationship between Selah and Ezra (pictured on the cover) was appealing how it changed. They each began to see each other differently rather than a case of bad behavior. A memorable pair.
3. The message readers will get that everyone does have a point in life where it is alright to back off from doing too much. So many kids have an overloaded schedule that they may not be able to handle.
4. The broken friend relationship problem is given a wonderful set of outcomes. Seeing other’s in a more complete way was demonstrated beautifully.
5. The unexpected but necessary choice Selah makes by the end of the story. Bravo for her bravery.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MEG EDEN KUYATT is the neurodivergent author of the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning Good Different, and a creative writing instructor. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably playing Fire Emblem. If she could be a Pokémon, she’d be Charizard. Find her online at megedenbooks.com or on Instagram at @meden_author.

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