Word Up welcomes author Tiffany Hammond to celebrate and discuss her #1 New York Times bestselling picture book! A Day With No Words invites readers into the life of an Autistic family who communicate without spoken language. In conversation with Hammond will be local teacher Marilyn Ramirez.

“A lovely slice-of-life story. . . . [Transports] readers into [Aidan’s] perspective, employing various color tones, metaphoric images, and “camera” angles to reflect the deep expressiveness contained in every page. . . . Autistic families will feel seen-and heard.” —Booklist, starred review

This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket with 50 max attendees. Please register in advance.

In compliance with Word Up Community Safety guidelines, all attendees are encouraged to stay masked at all time.

Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop, is located at 876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 157th St., A/C train to 163rd St., and the M4 and M5 to Broadway and 159/160th.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Aidan doesn’t talk with words. He uses a tablet, tapping buttons with pictures to show what he means.

When Mama taps “Park . . . now?” Aidan quickly taps back “Yes.” And after Aidan twirls and twirls in the grass until he can no longer stand, he taps, “All done.”

Not everyone understands their family’s unique way of communicating, though. Some think that because Aidan doesn’t say words, he doesn’t know words. But verbal speech isn’t the only way we can connect with others. We can use tablets and letter boards, facial expressions, hand gestures, and written words.

With tenderness and heart, A Day with No Words illuminates the many unique ways people can understand each other, even if they don’t speak.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tiffany Hammond is the voice behind the popular social media platform, “Fidgets and Fries.” She is an autistic storyteller from Texas who raises two children with autism diagnoses as well. Through stories, poems, and essays, she challenges the perception of autism as a lifelong sentence of doom and gloom, inspires thought leaders, and cultivates a community that explores the concept of Intersectionality. She is a speaker, consultant, and advocate for all. Her debut picture book, A Day with No Words was an instant #1 NYT bestseller.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Marilyn Ramirez is a special education teacher and writer from Washington Heights whose work is shaped by her professional practice and her personal journey as an advocate for her own son. IG: Marilyn.canela