A Day with No Words

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Author(s)	Tiffany Hammond
Illustrator(s)	Kate Cosgrove
Age Group	5-8
Publisher	Wheat Penny Press
ISBN	978-1736949795
Year	2023

This colorful and engaging picture book shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, using tools to embrace their unique method of speaking. The story is written from the boy’s first-person perspective and highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others. The book normalizes communication outside of verbal speech and provides an affirming representation of neurodiversity and autism.

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