Fish In A Tree

The narrative is deeply personal, as the author drew from her own childhood experiences struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia in school. She has described the book as a tribute to her own sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Christy, who served as the direct inspiration for the character of Mr. Daniels.

It received the Schneider Family Book Award, which recognizes works that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for young audiences.