A review by ashylibrarian
Can You See Me? by Libby Scott, Rebecca Westcott

challenging emotional informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This was an eye-opening book as an own-voices narrative is told through the perspective of Tally, a sixth-grader who is dealing with so much. I had a difficult time listening to this book, mainly due to the bullying and lack of support from family and friends. Tally's character tries to fit in with the other kids at school, but it seems like everything that could go wrong went wrong. It was heartbreaking to hear about the way her peers treat her, and at certain points, I honestly felt nauseous because of what people were saying to her. Tally's character, however, still finds ways to dig deep and discover who she is really trying to be. She strives to help others understand what it is like to have ASD and the lists and tips she creates are helpful to both the other characters as well as the readers. 
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