TODAY Pop Culture & Lifestyle April 1: Author Writes Book on Autism Acceptance | Celebrating 50 Years of Apple | Side Gigs Go Mainstream

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Jenna’s book club pick spotlights Woody Brown, a nonspeaking autistic author who wrote his debut novel “Upward Bound” letter by letter with his mother’s help. A look back at Apple as the tech giant celebrates 50 years and how its products have come to define nearly every aspect of our lives and culture. NBC business correspondent Brian Cheung explores a growing trend: more Americans taking on side gigs to earn extra cash. And, viral sensation Remi Cruz Parsons whips up a tasty cornflake potato casserole.

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