When best-selling author Samantha Wheeler wrote her latest story about a young girl who can’t talk or even nod her head, she didn’t have to search far for inspiration.Everything I’ve Never Said is based on Samantha’s real-life experiences with youngest daughter Charlotte who has Rett Syndrome – a genetic disorder that can cause problems with language and coordination.The story explores what Samantha imagines Charlotte would say if she could talk.As part of the Burdekin Library’s Book Week (17 – 23 August) celebrations, Samantha will host an author talk on Monday 19 August to discuss how she took people from their real life and created characters to suit her moving story.Samantha says she hopes her books will inspire everyone to speak up and make a difference.“Everyone has a voice, whether or not they communicate in a conventional way and I wanted to convey that message to younger readers,” said Samantha.“Children with disabilities and the families who love them are rarely found in novels and one of my aims with this book was to create characters who are role-models, who show us that it’s okay to ask for help.”Acting Mayor Sue Perry said the story’s themes would resonate with many Burdekin families.“We are incredibly excited to be welcoming an author of Samantha’s calibre to the Burdekin Library for Book Week this year,” Cr Perry said.“Her book Everything I’ve Never Said explores important themes, including disability and communication, which I’m sure will have a profound impact on anyone who reads it.”Tickets to Samantha’s author talk, From Life to the Page, are only $5 and includes wine and cheese.

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