I Talk Like A River is the fourth book up for consideration in the OPS Picture Book Awards. Written by Jordan Scott and illustrated by Sydney Smith, this book tells the story of a boy who has a "bad speech day" at school, and the new perspective his father helps him develop about his stutter over a trip to a nearby river. Inspired by Jordan Scott's own experiences, I Talk Like A River is a personal story that gives voice to a young boy's feelings about his stutter through evocative language and lush illustrations.
In the video below, Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith talk about what inspired them as they worked on this Schneider Family Book Award winning project.
I Talk Like A River is one of the five picture books our OPS students will be reading, analyzing, and considering for three OPS Picture Book Awards: Best Message, Best Illustrations, and Best Overall Picture Book. Voting will take place by homeroom class on Wednesday, March 3rd, and the winning book(s) will be announced on Friday, March 5th. To check out a copy from the OPS Library visit Destiny Discover or check out a copy from the Oradell Public Library's BCCLS system.
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