Vision - My Story of Strength

Ever since Precious Perez was a child, she has loved to sing. Born and raised outside Boston, her family joked that she'd eventually study at Berklee College of Music. But when a high school music teacher advocated for Precious's talent, her dream became a reality.

Precious was born two-and-a-half months premature and weighed just one pound. Her eyes did not develop fully, and she is blind. Growing up, most people focused on what Precious could not do because of her disability. With her teacher's support, Precious realized all the things she could do with her disability-starting with attending Berklee.

With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Vision brings forward an empowering first-person account of a woman finding strength and purpose in her disability. The I, Witness series delivers compelling narrative nonfiction by young people, for young people.

About the author

Precious Perez is a classically trained vocalist/songwriter and disability activist. She holds a degree in music education and vocal performance from Berklee College of Music. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Product details

• Authors: Precious Perez
• Assisted by: Dave Eggers (Editor), Zainab Nasrati (Editor), Zoë Ruiz (Editor), Amanda Uhle (Editor)
• Publisher: Norton Young Readers
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.08.2024
• EAN: 9781324053873
• ISBN: 978-1-324-05387-3
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 113 g
• Series: I, Witness
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics