Tune It Out
by Jamie Sumner
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Pub Date Sep 01 2020 | Archive Date Sep 01 2020
Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing | Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Description
Lou Montgomery has the voice of an angel, or so her mother tells her and anyone else who will listen. But Lou can only hear the fear in her own voice. She’s never liked crowds or loud noises or even high fives; in fact, she’s terrified of them, which makes her pretty sure there’s something wrong with her.
When Lou crashes their pickup on a dark and snowy road, child services separate the mother-daughter duo. Now she has to start all over again at a fancy private school far away from anything she’s ever known. With help from an outgoing new friend, her aunt and uncle, and the school counselor, she begins to see things differently. A sensory processing disorder isn’t something to be ashamed of, and music might just be the thing that saves Lou—and maybe her mom, too.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781534457003 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
Featured Reviews
Theresa G, Librarian
Wow!! I loved everything about this book. I can relate to Lou in that I have a very mild case of SPD. I was pulling for her throughout the book. I felt bad for her, I cringed with her, I hoped that all would turn out for her. My husband and I were going through the process of becoming foster parents and this book was neat that it got into the head of a child and told of her struggles from her point of view. Absolutely, positively loved this and will be purchasing for my library.
Gailanne S, Librarian
This book is one of the best middle grade stories I’ve read in a while, and it deals with an issue many children have that isn’t addressed very often in stories: sensory processing disorder ( SPD). The main character, Lou, has been dealt many bad hands in her young life: a manipulative mother, homelessness, infrequent schooling, no other family contact, and difficulty letting anyone touch her or handling loud noises. She is smart and resilient, though, and brave enough to recognize an opportunity for a better life has to be grabbed, even when it means getting out of your comfort zone. This is an incredibly inspiring story for all levels of readers.
Erin B, Librarian
Tune It Out by Jamie Sumner is the first book I've read that deals with SPD, Sensory Processing Disorder. I know many kids that experience SPD to different degrees, and I am so glad that this book is in the world for all of us! I enjoyed getting to know Lou, the main character, and think this book will be easy for readers to relate to. Highly recommend!
Bridget S, Reviewer
As a kid who deals with sensory processing, this book really spoke to me. It was so well done and really explains what SPD is and how it impacts a kid's life.
Dylan M, Librarian
It's unfortunately not very common to have a children's book look at neurodivergency but Tune It Out was a beautiful story that engaged both readers and Lou, the starring character, in acceptance and growth. Highly recommended to both those who may relate to Lou and kids who'd benefit from learning about the experiences other kids might be going through.
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