I hate the label Selective Mutism - as if I choose not to speak, like a kid who refuses to eat broccoli. I've used up every dandelion wish since I was ten wishing for the power to speak whenever I want to. I'm starting to wonder if there are enough dandelions.
pickAn interesting YA novel, about a teenager with selective mutism. I enjoyed the fact that this book had a different premise and shed light on an issue that isn't written about often. At times it was plagued by YA cliches but still a worthwhile read.
Finally getting to the June pick for book club, a bit late to the party. This one deals with selective mutism, and I can already tell it would really appeal to my high school students.
pickThis book is the perfect example of how reading broadens your view of the world by allowing you to step into someone else's experience.
It was like The Little Mermaid, if you took away the mermaids, and the magic, and the sea-witch, and set it in the Blue Mountains. Perfection.
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