Review: NonVerbal

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Molly Zenk 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 11 April 2023

Inspired by a true story, Nonverbal by Molly Zenk pulled at my heartstrings. I felt all of the feelings. This book was thoughtful, eye-opening, and thought-provoking. As someone whose parents both worked with students on the spectrum, I feel like the representation this book will bring is incredible. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Meet Emerson. She is 14 years old and trying to navigate middle school. She lost the ability to speak at 15 months, so middle school is not her favourite. She deals with bullies, friendships, and the general stress that comes with being a teenager. You could not pay me to be a teenager again. Will Emerson be able to find her voice, and finally be heard?

This was a moving story told from the point-of-view of someone who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is an intellectual disability and a sensory processing disorder. Readers witness life through Emerson’s eyes and see the struggles and challenges she faces every day, as she cannot always control how she reacts to certain stimuli in her environment. It was an amazing read from start to finish, and I could not put it down because she became my friend. I had to stick with Emerson until the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

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