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Aaron Slater, Illustrator

Author: Andrea BeatyIllustrator: David Roberts

Aaron longs to write stories, but he struggles with dyslexia. The melodic verse will entrance a young listener, even if the story is at times complex. That said, that complexity offers plenty of scope for discussion. Fantastical illustrations give flight to Aaron’s journey to self-expression.

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  • Parent's Choice Award
  • Kirkus Starred Review
  • Andrea Beaty is a multi-award-winning author
  • David Roberts is a multi-award-winning illustrator
  • Own Voice
  • Neurodivergent representation
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Same-sex parents
  • Black representation
  • Diverse cast