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.