The Don’t Give Up Kid
The Don’t-give-up kid by Jeanne Gehret tells the story of a kid who has a specific learning disability in the area of reading. Alex is introduced in the book first by his determination to not give up, then readers find out that Alex cannot read.
After Alex goes to the doctor, he finds out that he has a unique problem with learning to read, something that Alex does not like to hear. At school, Alex begins to work with a special education teacher, and learns that his determination can help him learn to read. In the end, Alex figures out how to read and how to get the cookies he has been trying to reach throughout the book.
The discussion starter questions in the back of the book provide a great selection of thought-provoking questions for children who need to understand what it is like to have a learning 
disability. The questions prompt children to think about how Alex felt, and why Alex did the things that he did as they related to his disability. Additionally, the questions provide a starting point for parents and teachers to address the frustrations that a child experiences when faced with a learning disability.
The Don’t-give-up Kid is a must have for every teacher and parent who has a child with a learning disability. By tactfully introducing the diagnosis and treatment of a learning disability, this book provides opportunity for parents and teachers to build student confidence and self-esteem.
