Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A Must Read Story About Selective Mutism





Title:  I HAVE A VOICE
Authors: Joni Klein-Higger & Flora Zaken-Greenberg, Ph.D.
Illustrator: Eileen Goldenberg
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
Published: January 2016
Print ISBN: 9781611337285
eBook ISBN: 9781616337292

I HAVE A VOICE is a wonderful children’s picture book which fills an important void in the information available regarding Selective Mutism and gives a voice to all those struggling to do so themselves.  I HAVE A VOICE explores the life of a child, Jamie, who suffers from Selective Mutism, an anxiety disorder characterized by difficulty speaking in social situations.

Joni Klein-Higger and Flora Zaken-Greenberg use simple and easily relatable language to explain Jamie’s life and feelings as she struggles with her fear to speak and works with her “feelings” doctor in preparation for the start of Kindergarten.  This is a terrific book that parents can use to help kids understand when “talking is scary,” either for themselves or others they know.

Ms. Goldenberg’s wonderful illustrations are bright and vivid and really bring Jamie’s story to life.

I applaud Ms. Klein-Higger and Dr. Zaken-Greenberg for their open and relatable story and giving a voice to those in need.  It will help many children, families, teachers and others who suffer from, or know others suffering from, Selective Mutism.  I look forward to using and recommending this book in my Speech/Language Pathology practice.  Well done!




Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.  This review consists of my honest opinions, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher.

4 comments:

  1. How interesting. I've never heard of this. Sounds like a great book for teachers and other people that work with children. Thanks for the wonderful review.

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    1. It is, Beverly. Very much so! Thanks for stopping by.

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