Libby Scott author page

Libby Scott biography

Libby Scott is a British author known for her collaborative work with Rebecca Westcott. Scott gained recognition after her personal writing about her experiences as an autistic child was published online and received widespread attention. Her debut novel, Can You See Me?, co-authored with Westcott, was published by Scholastic in 2019. The book draws on Scott’s own experiences and includes diary entries she wrote, offering insight into the life of an autistic girl navigating school and friendships.

Following the success of their first book, Scott and Westcott published Do You Know Me? in 2020, and Ways to Be Me in 2021, both with Scholastic. These novels continue to explore themes of autism and identity, and are aimed at middle-grade readers. Can You See Me? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2020. Scott’s writing has been praised for its authenticity and has contributed to greater awareness of autism in children’s literature.

Her books have been translated into several languages and are used in schools to support understanding of neurodiversity. Ways to Be Me was published in paperback by Scholastic in 2022.