Designed byBirdsell, Mary
SynopsisPlaying the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be in a drumline is different. How will Waylen learn to drum with his line? What happens when Waylen is jamming? Finding My Way Books honor children with special needs or disabilities by sharing their stories. Waylen has autism. Waylen Wants to Jam is part of the Finding My Way six-book series., Waylen Wants To Jam was written by Jo Meserve Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier with photography by Mary Birdsell. This is a non-fiction picture book. Waylen has autism. He is constantly challenged in how to communicate and participate, but he loves to drum. He always will tell his mom, "I want to go drumming." Waylen is fortunate to have an incredibly supportive mother and extended family, which allows him to participate in a community program. Because of Waylen's strong interest and this support, he is successful on the drumline. This success has started to change his life. Drumming is an extracurricular activity that could link to many opportunities as he ages. He feels like he belongs when he is drumming. Someday he will be drumming in his school band and maybe he will become a member of a world famous rhythm and blues band., Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be in a drumline is different. How will Waylen learn to drum with his line? What happens when Waylen is jamming? By sharing his story, we celebrate Waylen's many strengths and abilities. Waylen has autism. "It's a great book about believing in yourself and never losing sight of your dreams. Great book for read aloud with your students. You'll be rooting for Waylen from beginning to end ." -Dr.Marquis Grant (MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, EdD in Education Leadership)