Devon Webb

Contributing Writer

Devon Webb (she/her) is an autistic writer and editor based in Aotearoa. Her award-winning work has been published extensively worldwide & revolves around themes of femininity, vulnerability, anti-capitalism and neurodivergence. She has a passion for community curation and is a founding member of The Circus, a literary collective prioritising disabled voices and radical inclusivity. She can be found on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Bluesky at @devonwebbnz

A young man looks behind a canvas on an easel. Behind him is a collage of colourful shapes.

Filmmaker Ricky Townsend on reclaiming autistic tropes

The new short film Wilbert Wire explores and celebrates a neurodiverse perspective on expressing emotions.

ByDevon Webb

Opinion Read

Holly Smale is a blonde woman and looks across towards a laptop with a character from the Netflix show Geek Girl. A couch with cushions and a blanket is in the background.

The autistic joy of Geek Girl: In conversation with Holly Smale

Geek Girl tells the story of a neurodivergent teen who becomes a model. In this Q+A, author Holly Smale talks about the importance of seeing ourselves in beautiful, funny stories.

ByDevon Webb

Lifestyle Read

Quinni from Heartbreak High wears space buns and a cheesy grin. There are butterflies, sunflower and lock and key surrounding her image against a pink background.

Review: Heartbreak High's Quinni and the importance of autistic representation

Quinni resonates deeply with my demographic, says Devon Webb. But season two of Heartbreak High portrays her as a quirky sidekick spouting the occasional ‘autistic quip’.

ByDevon Webb

Opinion Read