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Steinke, Aron Nels

Speechless

256 pp. | Scholastic/Graphix | March, 2025 | Library ISBN 9781338849332 $24.99 | Paper ISBN 9781338849325 $14.99 | Ebook ISBN 9781338849349 $14.99
(3) 4-6 Color by K Czap. In this heartfelt graphic novel, Mira, a sixth grader with selective mutism, navigates middle school, bullying, and friendship problems. At school, she struggles to speak, but at home, her creativity shines through stop-motion films. Support from a therapist and a classmate helps her slowly open up. Expressive illustrations with well-paced panel layouts capture Mira’s inner world with honesty and care. In an author’s note, Steinke shares personal experiences that inspired this nuanced, empathetic look at anxiety, identity, and self-expression.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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