The Boy Who Found His Voice -- Tyler Gordon

<p><b>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.</b> <p/>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. <p/>For fans of <i>I Talk Like a River </i>and Amanda Gorman<i>, </i> <i>The Boy Who Found His Voice</i> is a joyful and empowering testament to art, empathy, and having self-confidence even in the face of doubt. <p/><b>Don't miss Tyler Gordon's bold picture book debut <i>We Can: Portraits of Power. </i></b></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Tyler Gordon<br><b>Publisher:</b> Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)<br><b>Published:</b> 06/25/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.00h x 9.00w x 1.00d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780374389673<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 05/01/2024 pg. 62<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 05/15/2024<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 05/27/2024<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Tyler Gordon</b> is a teen painter and activist whose work has been featured in <i>TIME</i> and <i>Essence</i> magazines and on <i>Good Morning America</i> and ABC News. In 2020, he was awar