Annotated Bib: Mockingbird

For my Annotated Bibliography I read Mockingbird, this book is dedicated to the shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007. Caitlin is a young 5^th grade girl who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome which allows her to see things solely as black and white. After the death of her older brother she is now alone with no one to understand her. A school counselor steps in and helps Caitlin to see the world in a new light. I enjoyed reading this book for several reasons, mainly because as a future educator it is crucial for you to understand where students are coming from. Mockingbird was an exceptional read for really understanding Caitlin’s point of view on the world. I liked how the book was told in first person; it gave the reader insight on every thought, decision, and reaction in her life. I learned a lot about how to talk and respond to children with Asperger’s syndrome and this book really helped me understand how she views the world. This book at times was upsetting to read because you often felt frustrated for her. The people around her don’t understand her in the beginning of the book and her guidance counselor is the only one that can clarify her thoughts to others.