The Boy Who Found His Voice - by Tyler Gordon (Hardcover)

About the Book

"There once was a young boy who had trouble with words. He paused and stuttered and stammered, which made school really tough. But with encouragement from his mom and a paintbrush in hand, he learns that finding your voice isn't about being perfect--it's about being true to yourself"--

Book Synopsis

From teen activist and artistic prodigy Tyler Gordon comes a heartwarming picture book inspired by his own life about a boy with a speech difference who learns the power of self-expression through art.

There once was a young boy who had trouble with words. He paused and stuttered and stammered, which made school really tough. But with encouragement from his mom and a paintbrush in hand, he learns that finding your voice isn't about being perfect--it's about being true to yourself.

For fans of I Talk Like a River and Amanda Gorman, The Boy Who Found His Voice is a joyful and empowering testament to art, empathy, and having self-confidence even in the face of doubt.

Don't miss Tyler Gordon's bold picture book debut We Can: Portraits of Power.

Review Quotes

A Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Selection

"Gordon's animated, endearing cartoon illustrations readily convey Tyler's apprehension, determination, and joy . . . Energetic and encouraging." --Kirkus Reviews

"Gordon is a talented illustrator, especially when it comes to depicting key words . . . Collections of all sizes can welcome this book, which fosters empathy for those with speech -challenges." --School Library Journal

"Drawing, per an author's note, from teen activist and artist Gordon's experiences with stuttering, this uplifting work employs humor, rhythmic text, and lively digital illustrations as it moves toward a longed-for moment in which 'the crowd went WILD' for the young protagonist." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Tyler Gordon is a teen painter and activist whose work has been featured in TIME and Essence magazines and on Good Morning America and ABC News. In 2020, he was awarded the Global Child Prodigy Award. He is an author-illustrator of children's books, including We Can: Portraits of Power. He currently lives in San Jose, California, with his family.