Simon Sort of Says

Simon Sort of Says, written by Erin Bow and published by Disney Hyperion

book cover of "Simon Sort of Says" by Erin Bow

About

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the story in which he’s the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Simon Sort of Says is a testament to the lasting echoes of trauma, the redemptive power of humor, and the courage it takes to move forward without forgetting the past.

Awards Won

Title Year
A circular medallion in blue and silver. In the center, children hold hands and encircle a small world, all in silver. Words at the top read "Schneider Family Book Award" in silver script, and repeated in silver Braille at the bottom. 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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2024 - Honor(s)