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.