January's Book Club Reviews

What a fantastic Book Club night at Melanie Allen's home! Not only did we get a chance to make a few cute Valentine's for our family members, but we also had some delicious refreshments while listening to a brief synapsis of the following three young adult fictions, which all deal with children with varying disabilities:

Rules by Cynthia Lord

Catherine tries to help her younger brother who has autism by making and writing rules for him to follow-mostly about social situations like, "say thank you when someone gives you something, even if you don't like it." And "no toys in the fish tank." The author, Cynthia, has a son who has autism. (current day)

Memories of Summer by Ruth White

Lyric, her older sister Summer and their father move to get a fresh start. In their new home, Summer begins to develop schizophrenia. Lyric struggles with loving her sister and wanting to be a "normal" teenager. (1950s)




Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos

Joey has ADHD. He is in Special Education and takes medication. He goes to stay with his dad for the summer and forgets to take his medication. Written in Joey's perspectice. Insightful. Also, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, What Would Joey Do? and I Am Not Joey Pigza. (current day)