Books About Stuttering

The Best Stuttering Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about stuttering? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Stuttering

Paperboy
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Paperboy

By Vince Vawter · Book #1 in the Paperboy series

A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.

224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 11,269 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1959 Memphis, an 11-year-old boy known as Little Man takes on his friend's paper route, facing the daunting task of speaking to customers despite his severe stutter. As he navigates the challenges of communication, he encounters a neighborhood bully who threatens to upend his world. This summer becomes a pivotal journey of self-discovery and courage, as Little Man strives to find his voice in a society marked by segregation and prejudice. Will he overcome his fears and stand up to the threats that loom over him?
Wildoak
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Wildoak

A girl and a snow leopard face danger in a mystical forest.

336 pages· 55,658 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 3,052 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Maggie, struggling with a stutter and an unsympathetic father, is sent to Wildoak Forest to stay with a grandfather she barely knows. There, she discovers an abandoned snow leopard cub, a gift gone awry. As the cub's presence becomes known, threats loom over them and the forest. With time running out, Maggie must find her voice to protect her new friend and the fragile world around them. Will she succeed before it's too late?
I Talk Like a River
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

I Talk Like a River

By Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

A boy finds his voice with his father's help by the river.

40 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5 Goodreads · 4,314 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A young boy struggles with stuttering, feeling isolated and unable to express himself. His father takes him on a transformative walk by the river, helping him discover his voice. Will this change in perspective allow him to connect with the world around him? This heartfelt journey explores the power of compassion and understanding, offering hope to any child who feels lost or out of place.
Batting Order
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Batting Order

Can two baseball players overcome their differences to save the season?

304 pages· 52,850 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 215 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Matt, a shy all-rounder, and Ben, a bold slugger, must unite to save their baseball team. As the season's end looms, can Ben learn humility and Matt find his voice, or will their differences lead to defeat?
Jayson Goes for It!
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Jayson Goes for It!

An eighth grader who stutters runs for student-body president against the school's most popular boy.

224 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 27 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Eighth grader Jayson Linden has stuttered all his life, and he mostly tries to ignore classmates' teasing. When his best friend Gloria is kicked off the debate team because of her stutter, Jayson starts noticing other injustices at school. He decides to run for student-body president against Mack, the popular basketball captain, but first he has to face his fear of public speaking.
Herbie Jones and the Second Grade Slippers
Chapter Book · 2006

Herbie Jones and the Second Grade Slippers

Second graders discover the power of respect.

64 pages· 2,970 words
3.8 Goodreads · 45 ratings
Paperback
Summary: In a lively second-grade classroom, Herbie and Ray navigate the ups and downs of friendship and respect. As they learn to treat each other with kindness, unexpected lessons unfold. Will they find the true meaning of respect and harmony among their peers?