I Wonder

I Wonder written by Joyce Lo is a picture book about a young girl who meets who meet a boy who uses AAC. She is curious about how he communicates. The first time the young girl asks about the little boy, her parent tells her not to stare or be rude and takes her home. This happens a few times until finally the young boy using AAC communicates “hello” to the young girl. They finally meet and communicate with each other! The little girl has so many questions but feels at ease once AAC is explained to her.

I like I Wonder because it is very relatable situation. It is normal for others to have questions about different ways of communication. The best thing is to explain what AAC is and show others that communication can happen in all different ways!

Joyce is a graduate of the Master of Educational Technology program at the University of British Columbia. She is a K-12 educator, children’s book author, and mother to two boys, one of whom has complex communication needs. Joyce is interested in educating people more about ableism, disability, and the use of technology. She is the co-founder for BC Association for Advancing Communications (BCAAC), a member of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), and an advocate for disabled children. Joyce is passionate to work with children with all abilities. She believes it is important to provide children with opportunities to develop literacy skills, connect and communicate with others, and be able to participate meaningfully in society. To learn more about Joyce and her work, visit her website here.