Recommended." - School Library Connection Middle school students and staff would benefit from reading Elise's story. "This is a thoughtful book that sheds light on a little known anxiety disorder called selective mutism. A story that depicts selective mutism authentically.A story that addresses middle school social interactions, grief, loss and mental illness.Great for parents and educators looking for: It is a story that will hopefully foster empathy and maybe even communication with our 'quiet' peers.-Wesley King, author of OCDaniel After Zero reminds us of so many loved ones of those suffering from anxiety or depressive disorders.
This tender and truthful book stays with you long after the words have gone.-Patricia Forde, author of The ListĪ must read. Powerful and poetic.-John David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Then, the discovery of a shocking family secret helps Elise realize that her silence might just be the key to unlocking everything she's ever hoped for.Ī 2019 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts (NCTE) Zero means no wrong answers called out in class, no secrets accidentally spilled, no conversations to agonize over at night when sleep is far away.īut now months have passed, and Elise isn't sure she could speak even if she wanted to-not to keep her only friend, Mel, from drifting further away-or to ask if anyone else has seen her English teacher's stuffed raven come to life. This award winning book offers kids an authentic depiction of selective mutism and a story of the experience of middle school interactions and mental illness.Įlise carries a notebook full of tallies, each page marking a day spent at her new public school, each stroke of her pencil marking a word spoken. Elise's journey will speak to anyone who has struggled to findtheir voice, overcome their doubts, and discover their own self-worth."-JohnDavid Anderson, author of "Granted."
About the Book "A powerful and poetic novel about the power of words to shape who we are andwho we can be.
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