A Quiet Kind of Thunder - by Sara Barnard

Steffi is a young girl who has been suffering from selective mutism for years, unable to speak due to crippling anxiety.

But when she meets Rhys, a new student at school who is deaf, she finds a way to communicate through sign language and begins to open up.

As they spend more time together, Steffi discovers that she has a voice and falls in love with Rhys.

But as she overcomes her lifelong challenge, she must confront questions about her own identity and the nature of knowing another person.

This heartwarming and emotionally resonant novel is perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Jandy Nelson, and will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.