SuitabookGabriela
Teresa E. Harris
- Reading
- Read together in short stretches if the communication theme prompts discussion; let your child set the pace and invite them to share thoughts without asking them to perform or speak aloud.
- Themes
- Finding a voice through poetry: Gabby struggles with stuttering and is increasingly drawn to poetry; spoken-word poetry helps her speech flow more freely. Poetry gives Gabby a way to express herself, though speaking up can still feel scary.
- A local arts centre under threat: When the city threatens to close Liberty Arts, Gabby plans to use poetry and rally the community to help. Gabby cares about the arts centre and plans to rally the community to help save it.
- Worth knowing
- Gabby struggles with stuttering, and speaking up can feel scary for her. A child who is sensitive to communication difficulties may appreciate reassurance that her experience is not theirs to compare or judge.