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"Others have voices that are soft and smooth like freshly whipped cream." I love how descriptive and visual this is, because I can instantly think of someone with that kind of voice. The illustration makes it even better - a voice like a hug!

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Congrats on the book, Tiffy!!!! As a fellow subscriber, I am beyond honored to read the digital copy of ADWNW, which I immediately loved and have already read at least four times. You were able to show us what a day without using words looks like for you and Aidan. As a parent and advocate for my Autistic son, it has been hard finding books that depict parents and children that are Black, Autistic, and nonverbal. It's hard to say which page of the book is my favorite, since I loved the entire book. But if I have to choose...

I would choose the TWO pages that displayed Mama using a breathing technique to calm down to prevent a meltdown after hearing a parent call her son handicapped. I loved how one page depicted the darkness of Mama's emotions (in greyscale, LOVE that!) after hearing the stereotype, while the other displayed flowers and nature blooming around her as she takes a deep breath to calm her nerves. Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL! Amazing work, Tiffy!!!

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I like 20-21 and 35. I love 10 and 43 too.

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“Mama knew this. She always knows.” From one of the park pages. Thank you sincerely for all you do.

-A Black mom of a 6-year old, mischievous, empathetic, curious, minimally speaking autistic daughter with ID.

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