Dickens & Rumi
Cover of CALLING ALL MINDS

book

CALLING ALL MINDS

Temple Grandin with Betsy Lerner

The animal scientist and autism spokesperson gives advice to young inventors. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The language and concepts are accessible for pre-teens and older, with themes of self-advocacy and intellectual history that are highly engaging for middle-grade readers and up. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Educational value5/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No death themes present.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary content.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages students to think independently even when it differs from the crowd.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Explicitly designed to spark imagination and inventive problem-solving.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on neurodiversity and the value of non-typical perspectives.

Educational value5/5
Why this rating?

Highly educational, explaining inventions, engineering concepts, and historical breakthroughs.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes understanding and empathy for different ways of experiencing the world.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It strongly promotes curiosity, persistence, questioning assumptions, and using creativity to improve the world.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Inventors and problem-solvers provide strong examples of persistence, independent thinking, and practical creativity.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in CALLING ALL MINDS would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in CALLING ALL MINDS, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community reactions

What families noticed

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

Where to get it

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

If you liked this

Try something nearby

Related by age fit, format, and catalogue context.

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Report an incorrect rating