Why read Roll with It?

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"A big-hearted story that's as sweet as it is awesome." -R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder
"An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of…

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2 authors picked Roll with It as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Gayle Rosengren

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I confess, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this novel. I began reading it primarily to see what was percolating in slightly younger middle grade titles and in particular in books that are rooted in stories about differently-abled characters. Was I ever delightfully surprised when I fell in love with Ellie! I thought the novel was going to be about a lot of mean treatment by kids at school, but in truth, there wasn’t nearly as much of that as I expected (which was an enormous relief!). If you’re thinking, wait, I thought this was going to be…

From Gayle's list on The best books about kids struggling to survive.

Nancy Bo Flood

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Ellie, a sixth-grader, loves anything to do with baking. She and her mom move from Tennessee to Oklahoma to be close to her grandparents. Finally, she gets a chance to participate in a real baking contest! But Ellie is unsure if she should risk failing. She is at a new school, kids don’t really know her and especially don’t seem to get past seeing her as "the girl in the wheelchair." Will she ever again have a true friend that sees “you” first, not the chair?

This book shows through everyday interactions the importance of being seen as someone more…

From Nancy's list on The best books to see the child first and understand the disability.