A River I Must Be

A compelling and moving verse novel by award-winning author, Kate Foster, who combines her heart-felt writing with an authentic view of autism and the pressure of masking. And the joy of freeing yourself from that.
Like a river,I must keep flowing,finding a way throughif I want to survive.I will adaptno matter the pain this causes me.I will paint on a maskand hide my struggles.But can I be stronglike a river?Rebecca Tapia has started at a prestigious new school and is overwhelmed by the rules and expectations. With her mum away and her dad facing challenges of his own, Rebecca's only way of surviving is to mask her autism.A compelling and moving verse novel by award-winning author Kate Foster, who combines her heartfelt writing with an authentic view of autism and the daily pressure of masking. And the joy of freeing yourself from that.PRAISE:'... a strong portrayal of a neurodivergent mind and the importance of inclusion and understanding ... a wonderful book.' Books+Publishing