β Scribed by McLaughlin, Janet
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Twelve-year-old Izzy wants to be like everyone else, but she has a secret. She isnβt weird or angry, like some of the kids at school think. Izzy has Tourette syndrome. Hiding outbursts and tics from her classmates is hard enough, but when a new girl arrives, Izzyβs fear of losing her best friend makes Izzyβs symptoms worse. And when she sees her crush act suspiciously, runaway thoughts take root inside of her. As the pressure builds and her world threatens to spin out of control, Izzy must face her fear and reveal her secret, whatever the costs.
Authentic and perceptive, Different shines a light on the delicate line of a childβs hopes and fears and inspires us all to believe that perhaps we are not so different after all.
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"Being able to see the world through the eyes of someone withTourette Syndrome is often difficult. Day in and day out we hear fromfamilies struggling with Tourette and everything that comes with it:bullying, ostracization, and intolerance. But we also hear stories ofstrength, bravery, and kindness. I applaud Different forbringing light to this misunderstood neurological condition andpersonifying the challenges our community overcomes while educating andencouraging compassion. The author does a great job of showing that theterm 'different' can be used in many ways, and not just as a negativeconnotation."
Amanda Talty President and CEO, Tourette Association of America
"Growing up, I never wanted to be 'different.' But then Irealized that was just me. I learned early in life that being'different' wasn't always a bad thing, it was just my new normal. Thebook Different helps others embrace their own challenges inhopes that everyone can be a better person in the long run. Living withTourette Syndrome is never easy, but knowing others around youunderstand where you're coming from sure makes life a lot easier tomanage. Different reminds us all to embrace our challenges and celebrate the ways we are all 'different.'"
Brad Cohen Educator, Author, Speaker, and President of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation
"Different is an insightful look into the life of Izzy, who faces every day with the challenges of Tourette Syndrome. Theauthor allows you to feel the world from Izzy's perspective, creating an understanding that she is more like her classmates than different.
"As an educator for more than thirty years, it is wonderful to find a text that promotes an understanding of differences. I have had severalstudents with Tourette Syndrome, and the availability of literature tobuild awareness for class was limited. This book lends itself to classdiscussions about what it means to be 'Different.'"
Lora Netherland M.ED Special Education Teacher
Janet McLaughlin has been involved in the communication field most of her adult life as a writer, editor, and teacher. Her love of mysteries and the mystical are evident in her novels. She is a member of the Society of Childrenβs Book Writers and Illustrators and the Florida Writers Association. She lives in Florida with her husband, Tom, and along with her writing, enjoys playing tennis, walking, traveling, and meeting people.
Individuality -- Juvenile fiction
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