Louder Than Ever

By Phenix Hartogh

Louder Than Ever is the powerful, tender-hearted sequel to Loud and Clear, following 7-year-old Luca Bailey-an autistic, deaf, ADHD, non-binary kid with big opinions and even bigger courage.

Now managing a new diagnosis of gastroparesis caused by their classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (cEDS), Luca must adjust to life with an NJ feeding tube while balancing school, activism, and everything that comes with being a kid who's a little bit different. Just when things feel most overwhelming, a one-week-old black standard poodle named Oreo enters Luca's life-and their bond becomes something more than friendship.

With honesty, humour, and heart, Luca continues to advocate for inclusion, face challenges head-on, and learn that strength doesn't always look like standing tall-it can also look like rolling up, speaking out, and being vulnerable.

Perfect for readers aged 10+ and fans of Wonder, Roll with It, and the Can You See Me? series, this is a story of resilience, identity, disability pride, and the power of community.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLF3RHB2
• ISBN13: 9798296626875
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"