Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am
written by Harry Mazer and Peter Lerangis and published by Simon & SchusterBFYR, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division
About
Ben surprises everyone by enlisting in the army after his high school graduation. When his convoy is caught in an IED explosion, Ben suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), resulting in memory loss and other disabilities. His 15-year-old brother Chris, who has autism, becomes a critical catalyst to Ben’s recovery.
Awards Won
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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. Learn more about the history and criteria of the Schneider Family Book Award [PDF link] |
2013 - Winner(s) |
