Louder Than Hunger

Louder Than Hunger, written by John Schu and published by Candlewick Press

Book cover of Louder Than Hunger

About

Jake longs to disappear–middle school is lonely and confusing. He stops eating when the voice in his head tells him he’s a loser and unworthy of taking up space. Hospitalized for anorexia and anxiety, Jakes chronicles his recovery in verse, ultimately learning to quiet the voice and take up the space he deserves.

Awards Won

Title Year
Schneider Award Seal Schneider Family Book Award

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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2025 - Honor(s)