A Very New Day

A Very New Day is about a boy with Cerebral palsy, who goes to go regular school for the first time in junior high and uses Morse code to write. Rich Trout is unable to use his hands. Instead, he drives his electric wheelchair and writes in Morse code with his head. Rich doubts that he belongs in regular school after being isolated to special education classes only.

He is inspired by Mrs. Tilley, his English teacher, who treats him as a regular student and shows Rich that anything is possible. Rich has one dream, to be a writer. Mrs. Tilley introduces Rich to an author friend of hers, who also has Cerebral palsy, serving as an inspiration and role model.

Reviews:

" . . . an exuberant, well-written story filled with humor, mischief, good times and frustrations--all through the capable viewpoint of Rich a middle-grader who navigates his new school from his wheelchair."

"This book offers telling insight into the life and experiences of someone living with Cerebral Palsy and it's a book that should be read by a lot of people so everyone can learn and understand."

"This is a very inspiring, raw, real look into a life most of us will never experience. Steve brought me into a world that he lives and deals with the struggles he encounters every day. This book will make you see the world differently."

PUBLISHED by Black Rose Writing (2017)