"Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart!” Owen, a spirited sorcerer, leaves the safety of their beloved library to begin a brand new, boundless adventure. With courage and curiosity, they head deep into the Great Forest and face puzzling challenges to find fellow sorcerers at the Ancient Cedar. Owen uses their wit, grit, and the encouragement of enchanted creatures to discover how to listen to the beat of their own magic and become the legendary Owen the Wayforger--Creator of Paths and Empowerer of Others!  
 

Owen and the Order of the Ancient Cedar came about when our friends at Girl Tales invited us to collaborate on a special episode to celebrate the power of neurodiversity for Autism Acceptance Month. Our head writer, Molly Murphy, wrote the story and the all-autistic cast aligns with both of our podcasts' mission of genuine representation. "Owen" is voiced by Imani Russell who is currently performing on Broadway in the new musical, "How to Dance in Ohio." Anna Maguire voices "Vivien the Witch of the Bog" and is known for their flagship fiction podcast "Find us Alive." Our very own, Jonathan Cormur, lends his talents by portraying multiple characters. The project was funded by The Inevitable Foundation.

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As April blooms with awareness and advocacy for Autism Acceptance Month, there’s no better time for a curated podcast playlist that celebrates neurodiversity, empowerment, and inclusion. These podcast episodes not only entertain but also educate and inspire, offering tales of courage, self-discovery, and celebration of individuality. 

A Novel Mind is gold mine for educators and parents who are looking for neurodiversity representation in children’s fiction. Find books, educator resource pages, and more on their website.

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