Robbie sees emotions in color. Autistic, artistic and extremely empathetic, Robbie can tell when those around him are angry or sad or searching for something deeper in their lives based on the color of their aura. That's the problem: If we're always searching for something deeper, then can anyone ever truly be content and, if they can, what color would that be? As Robbie navigates the questions of contentment and growth, he also has to take on the most dangerous place of all: Middle School.

Author Me'Chele Sevanesian's novel The Color Orange examines Robbie and his neuro-diverse group of friends with such empathy and grace that anyone unfamiliar with this world will gain new insight into humanity that typical writers rarely show. These are characters with depth and heart that don't exist to give the neuro-typical some life lessons on the differently abled. Instead, Sevanesian has created a novel of haunting power, hilarious humanity and breathtaking loveliness. See deeper with The Color Orange.