Canaries Among Us is a raw and honest exploration of the everyday lives of children challenged by learning differences, anxiety, and bullying.
Author Kayla Taylor blends science and poignant storytelling to create this necessary, timely, and stigma-tackling resource for anyone interested in child well-being.
A lifeline to those who learn and think differently, Canaries Among Us explores one of the most widespread threats to children: a lack of acceptance. This heart-rending exposé offers both a candid view into the ways unique children are mistreated and a searing indictment of society’s tendency to revictimize people in their times of greatest need. Throughout, Canaries Among Us points to an alternative: supporting, and even celebrating, the dazzling variety of our humanity.
The author is donating her profits from the first edition of Canaries Among Us to organizations promoting mental health, neurodiversity, and bullying prevention.
Amazon Best Seller
Praise for Canaries Among Us
“Canaries Among Us is a masterpiece . . .
a poignant, urgent, and important story that has yet to be told and needs to be heard. I recommend it to everyone involved in raising or educating children.”
— Rosalie Whitlock, CEO of the Children’s Health Council
“riveting . . . powerful . . . brilliant . . .
A necessary book on the intersections of neurodivergence and bullying.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“For any parent who has worried their child does not fit in or who has battled with a school to do what is right for a child, this amazing book will heal your soul while offering important strategies, insights, and
even several smiles along the way.”
— Jo Boaler, Stanford, Author of Limitless Mind and
Co-Founder of youcubed.org
“Taylor powerfully highlights America’s bias against neurodiversity in this heartfelt and sensitive debut . . . Parents will be swept into Taylor’s story, experiencing the family’s pain and eventual triumphs alongside them, and some may even recognize their own biases and contributions to school bullying in the process."
— Booklife by Publisher’s Weekly (Editor’s Pick)
“The courage to put this story on paper should not be overlooked . . . Taylor addresses so many noteworthy things . . . includ[ing] the importance of inclusion, diversity, and how to protect children who are vulnerable. Overall, I would highly recommend this book . . . Everyone can benefit from a better understanding of [each] other’s differences.”
— San Francisco Book Review (Five out of five stars)
“This book should be required reading for educators, caregivers, and health providers alike. The thought-provoking and relatable story will hopefully raise awareness around the devastating consequences of bullying and the necessity of respecting children’s individuality and inherent dignity.”
—Rosalind Wiseman, Author of Queen Bees & Wannabees
“This is an important book with essential messages for all of us . . . Let’s hope that [it] helps to open up the discussion in order to affect some change in our society.”
—Booktrib