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In PBS Kids’ first show with major characters on the autism spectrum, a Philly-area town has a major role

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"Carl the Collector," an animated series about a raccoon on the autism spectrum, is PBS Kids' first show featuring a major character on the spectrum. The show's creator, Zachariah OHora, is a best-selling illustrator who lives in Narberth, the setting for "Carl the Collector." OHora is shown in his studio on Nov. 8, 2024, with pillows featuring the show's characters.
"Carl the Collector," an animated series about a raccoon on the autism spectrum, is PBS Kids' first show featuring a major character on the spectrum. The show's creator, Zachariah OHora, is a best-selling illustrator who lives in Narberth, the setting for "Carl the Collector." OHora is shown in his studio on Nov. 8, 2024, with pillows featuring the show's characters.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer