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Words Tangled
- Narrated by: Susan Prater
- Length: 15 mins
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Summary
Listen to this fantastic coming-of-age graphic novel, "Words Tangled," which delves into the life of Sophie, a young girl dealing with the complexity of dyslexia and bilingualism. The story will carry you from the wymsical world of Germany to the incredible landscapes of America. Here, the desperate battle with words that turn Sophie to her love of numbers and patterns, and art creating a feeling of safety and control.
A narrative that revels in Sophie's growing up, learning to make a unique challenge a powerful font of creativity: with the supportive scaffolding of tools like spell check and voice-to-text software, she does more than cope; she flourishes, making her academic struggles into artistic triumphs. The touching story of Sophie is filled with true facts from the author's own experiences of overcoming a bilingual childhood and learning disability. It highlights the power of overcoming challenges and building resilience.
Follow Sophie into "Words Tangled," how she stumbles between two cultures and two languages, and follow the trials that she has to go through before she can finally reach her real potential. From confusion to clarity and from fear to courage, this story of hers is very much heartwarming and truly enriching, making her journey a story for the books—anyone interested in such tales of development and self-discovery.