The One Who Could Hear Colors

By Amanda Legaspi

Some people hear noise.

Mira hears colors.

In the hallway, in the classroom, and in the quiet spaces between words, Mira sees colors most people don't notice.

Laughter sparks gold. Structure settles into steady grey.

But when voices sharpen and tempers rise,

Mira sees something else - a flicker of yellow beneath the red.

At school, her sensitivity makes her stand out. She's told she's

"Too much".

"Too sensitive."

"Too intense."

She begins to wonder if she's imagining it all.

The One Who Could Hear Colors is a richly illustrated middle-grade story about neurodiverse identity, emotional intelligence, and the quiet strength of being deeply designed. Through watercolor and layered symbolism, this book invites readers ages 9-12 to see emotions differently - and to understand that sensitivity is not weakness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2GKQPTJ
• ISBN13: 9798950615030
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Jlegaspi LLC
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7