Brayden Speaks Up: How One Boy Inspired the Nation

Brayden Harrington, a thirteen-year-old boy who stutters, gives an incredible speech that electrifies the nation in this timely and extraordinary nonfiction picture book that celebrates the importance of speaking up and using your voice--for everyone deserves to be heard.

When Brayden talks, his words get caught in his mouth. He has bumpy speech--and that's okay Sometimes, though, he doesn't feel anyone really understands what it feels like to be a person who stutters.

Then Brayden meets Joe Biden, who knows exactly how he feels and inspires him to be more confident. But when Mr. Biden asks Brayden to give a big speech in front of the whole nation, will Brayden be brave enough to speak up and speak out?

Brayden Speaks Up is the incredible true story of one extraordinary boy's perseverance and the importance of celebrating yourself just as you are. For after all, your biggest challenge just might be your greatest gift.

Author: Brayden Harrington
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 08/10/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780063098299
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 112
Booklist 09/07/2021