From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself.
Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Her former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?
About the Author :
Aron Nels Steinke is the creator of the graphic novel Speechless and the bestselling Mr. Wolf's Class series. He is the Eisner Award-winning illustrator and coauthor, with Ariel Cohn, of The Zoo Box. Aron is a former classroom teacher, and when he's not writing, drawing, or visiting schools, Aron can be found biking, swimming, or hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at mrwolfsclass.com.
Review :
Praise for Speechless:
Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far
★ "A heartwarming and visually enticing graphic novel that lauds imagination and self-expression." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for the Mr. Wolf's Class series:
American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children, 2021 and 2022
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books List
"I've really been enjoying the Mr. Wolf's Class series. Each book is filled with fun stories, great characters, and fantastic artwork!" -- Dav Pilkey
★ "Young readers should easily self-identify with fifth-grade teacher Steinke's varied and sharply observed characters and wryly perceived classroom minutiae... This class gets an A." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"With calm intelligence and amusing, accessible realism, Steinke creates a cast in which any young reader will immediately find someone to embrace and a world that's invitingly recognizable." -- Booklist
