The Boy Who Found His Voice
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected Jun 25, 2024
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- $11.99
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- Pre-Order
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
From teen activist and artistic prodigy Tyler Gordon comes a heartwarming picture book inspired by his own life about a boy with a speech difference who learns the power of self-expression through art.
There once was a young boy who had trouble with words. He paused and stuttered and stammered, which made school really tough. But with encouragement from his mom and a paintbrush in hand, he learns that finding your voice isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being true to yourself.
For fans of I Talk Like a River and Amanda Gorman, The Boy Who Found His Voice is a joyful and empowering testament to art, empathy, and having self-confidence even in the face of doubt.
Don't miss Tyler Gordon's bold picture book debut We Can: Portraits of Power.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Tyler, portrayed with brown skin and an Afro, has "trouble with words. Long words. Short words. Silly words. All words.... just kept getting... STUCK!" In his thoughts, he knows "exactly what to say and how to say it," including "the real reason why that chicken crossed the road." In his day-to-day, though, "his tongue got tied," leaving him "frustrated... and frazzled...." His mother advises, "Breathe in.... Breathe out.... Let go of all your doubt. You can.... You will.... You're able!" a mantra that, along with practice, bolsters the young artist through a show-and-tell session he's been dreading: sharing a self-portrait. Drawing, per an author's note, from teen activist and artist Gordon's experiences with stuttering, this uplifting work employs humor, rhythmic text, and lively digital illustrations as it moves toward a longed-for moment in which "the crowd went WILD" for the young protagonist. Ages 4–8.
