How To Talk To Me!

By Michaela Kalemera

Every voice deserves to be heard - including yours

Have you ever talked to someone who stutters and weren't sure what to do?

In How to Talk to Me: Stuttering 101, young author and artist Michaela Kalemera shares her own personal journey with stuttering and teaches readers how to listen with kindness, patience, and respect.

Through colorful illustrations, simple "rules," and real-life advice, this book helps kids understand what stuttering is and how to make conversations feel safe and comfortable for everyone. Readers will learn:

Why listening to someone's words matters more than how they soundHow to stay calm, patient, and supportiveWhat to do (and NOT do ) when talking with someone who stuttersHow kindness, curiosity, and respect can make a big difference

Filled with heart, hope, and encouragement, this booklet reminds us that we are all unique-and all worthy of being heard.

A perfect resource for classrooms, families, and anyone who wants to help make the world a kinder, more understanding place.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1637778155
• ISBN13: 9781637778159
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Red Penguin Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 2 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7