Booklist

Starred Book Review: Meet Kadence, a girl with limited vision. She attends a school for the blind, where she learns practices that enable her to be independent. Written in first person from Kadence’s point of view, the clear, concise text indicates the variety of her activities, from baking to crossing the street to playing a team sport called goalball. Each double-page spread introduces a topic that helps readers understand the practical implications of blindness and some of the tools and techniques that enable people to function well despite limitations on their sight. Muñoz’s inviting artwork illustrates the writing and reflects its positive tone. A photo of Kadence and an autobiographical paragraph are appended, along with a helpful list titled “Respecting People Who Are Blind,” offering practical tips such as, “Before helping a person who is blind, first ask them if they need help.” Also available in Spanish-language editions, the My Life With… series (6 titles) includes books on autism, ADHD, deafness, Down syndrome, and dyslexia. This simply written, thought-provoking volume encourages understanding and empathy.