Silence Author:Deborah Lytton [Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)] — While struggling mightily to communicate in a world of total silence, Stella meets Hayden, who has such a pronounced stutter that she can easily read his lips because he speaks so slowly. Communication leads to connection and an unexpected romance as they learn from each other and discover their own ways to ov... more »ercome setbacks, find renewed purpose, and recognize their true voice.« less