Leah’s Voice
by Lori DeMonia
Illustrated by Monique Turchan
28 pages – ages 5+
Published by Halo Publishing International on October 6, 2012
Logan is excited to have her friend, Abby, over for a play-date but when Logan meets Abby’s sister (Leah), Abby wonders why Logan had to tell Leah to say “Hi.” Leah isn’t like other kids. Leah barely speaks and she acts differently. Abby doesn’t like the way that Leah acts and she gets mad and doesn’t want Leah around. After the play-date, Logan thinks about what Abby said but she loves her sister and she is really okay with the way Leah is. She’s okay with it, until their mother took them for their first trip to the movies and Leah ruins it by breaking down. Logan then learns that Leah has Autism.
This is a very nice story from the point of view of a girl whose sister has autism. I like that it shows (sadly, in reality) how some kids react to people who act differently. The picture book is simple and the message can be understood by young kids. The book is based on two real-life sisters too!
The illustrations are very nice and there is artwork from the real Leah put into the book! The book is a good way to help kids understand Autism.
Five out of five bookworms for Leah’s Voice! 
You can find more information about Leah’s Voice, get activities and find more about Autism and the kids who inspired this book at the book’s official website HERE!
Children with autism have a lot to deal with. It can be forgotten that their sisters and/or brothers have to deal with these issues as well. This sounds like a great book to bring awareness to autism as a family matter and how love is a binding strength. Nice review.
Thank you Ms. Brown! I thought this book was great because it is from the sister’s POV.
So important to bring the things that make kids different to the attention of others. It helps teach selflessness…a virtue I place great store by.
That is an important virtue Dr. clune! Thank you for your comment!
This sounds like a much needed book! What a super cute cover and matching photo! But…wait – which came first?
The cover illustration came first! Great question.
Thank you for taking the time to comment here Ms. DeMonia! Your book is great! 🙂
All the illustrations are nice Mrs. RoZo! 🙂 I do think the front and back covers are cute!
I am 2 paws up on this book. All kids need to be accepted and understood. We dogs know this. Some humans still struggle with it!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Yes, all people should be more like dogs! 😉
Any book that helps kids be understanding about differences is a good and needed book. Thanks for sharing, Erik!
Thank you Ms. Hill. The story is not only great for its message but it is told very nicely too!
Interesting book. A book about autism from the children’s perspective can be very empowering. The real Leah did the illustrations. What about the cover? The cover is nice, I like it. Autism is not an easy disorder for a sibling to deal with so I think this book can be helpful for them and others who may come in contact with someone with autism. Powerful book.
There is an illustrator – Monique Turchan listed on the book. I think she did most of the illustrations. There was just some artwork from the real Leah included in the book, which I think is a nice touch!
I spend a lot of time with autistic individuals and their families. The families are the most incredible people you can find. This looks like a lovely book and I’ll have to check it out. I like that it showcases Leah’s talents. The illustrator of my book is autistic. He is a very talented young man!
I think you will love this book! 🙂
My nephew is autistic and I try to read as many books as I can about autism and the spectrum. I have added this one to my list. It sounds like one I will be able to share with my 5th grade class. 🙂 Thanks!
I think your class would like this book, though the characters are about 5-7 years old! 🙂
This sounds like a touching book, Erik. We need more of these. 🙂
Yes, It is the kind of book that can teach people a lot!