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A Day With No Words

by Tiffany Hammond
Kate Cosgrove
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A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A DAY WITH NO WORDS invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language.
The American Library Association Booklist starred review boasts, "The story is written from the boy's first-person perspective, however—a clever choice in that it gives readers a direct look into his mind and reinforces the book's crucial statement that nonverbal people have as many words and as much intelligence as anyone else. Cosgrove's art, throughout, does an amazing job of transporting readers into his perspective, employing various color tones, metaphoric imagery, and 'camera' angles to reflect the deep expressiveness contained in every page [...] through this book, neurotypicals' eyes will be opened, and everyone in Autistic Families will feel seen—and heard."

A DAY WITH NO WORDS is a colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of "speaking."

The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.

Written by an autistic mother of two autistic sons and the creator behind the popular @Fidgets.and.Fries social media platform and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove (IG @k8cosgrove), A DAY WITH NO WORDS successfully normalizes communication methods outside of verbal speech and provides representation of neurodiversity and autism in a way that affirms and celebrates.

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  • Release date

    May 9, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798986827322

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      Starred review from May 1, 2023
      Preschool-Grade 3 *Starred Review* In a lovely slice-of-life story, a boy's nonverbal experience is highlighted--and celebrated--as he and his mother spend a typical day together. The boy is autistic, and for him this means he doesn't verbalize orally; instead, he communicates through a tablet, which relays his selected pictures and words. The story is written from the boy's first-person perspective, however--a clever choice in that it gives readers a direct look into his mind and reinforces the book's crucial statement that nonverbal people have as many words and as much intelligence as anyone else. Cosgrove's art, throughout, does an amazing job of transporting readers into his perspective, employing various color tones, metaphoric images, and "camera" angles to reflect the deep expressiveness contained in every page. And this isn't just a stock story about autistic kids; this is a story about one autistic kid, so Hammond makes sure to emphasize his uniqueness, detailing his particular sensory aversions and delights. The challenges are present, as well, with the story illustrating the isolation of not being seen or heard, of being misunderstood or discounted because of a disability. In one particularly affecting scene, the mom fiercely advocates for her son against some rude, ignorant park-goers. But through this book, neurotypicals' eyes will be opened, and everyone in autistic families will feel seen--and heard.

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

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