The short chapters make this a great choice for reluctant readers. Jinsong’s chapters are very short–no longer than two pages–and written in prose. Calli June’s chapters are told in free verse, which works brilliantly to spotlight her Tourette’s symptoms. The book alternates between Calli June and her classmate and neighbor, a boy named Jinsong. Unfortunately, Calli June’s mother represents far too many mothers in our students’ lives, and I’m sure many readers will recognize themselves in Calli June. Why some women just can’t seem to function without a man in their lives is just beyond me.
Calli June is a sympathetic, real main character, and I found myself wanting to reach in and strangle her flighty mother. REVIEW OF FORGET ME NOTĪ quick, sweet read that absolutely accomplishes the author’s stated purpose of bringing awareness to Tourette’s Syndrome, which the author also experiences.
Above all, Calli is tired of moving, and she hopes this school will be her last. Her mom picks up and moves every time she breaks up with a boyfriend, and Calli’s Tourette’s Syndrome really doesn’t help her make new friends at the new schools. Seventh grader Calli June is starting her tenth new school. Any guesses? (answer at the bottom of this review) Trivia question of the day: I can only think of one other book for young readers that features a character with Tourette Syndrome. It’s a great story, but more importantly, it brings TS out into the open. Calli June’s story is a must for every elementary and middle school library. Like Sam Comroe, Ellie Terry helps shed light on Tourette Syndrome with her semi-autobiographical Forget Me Not. Sam brings a new face to Tourette Syndrome, and I think he helped viewers better-understand the condition. We loved Sam because he really was funny, but like many viewers, we also admired his courage to embrace his TS and include it in his comedy act. Although Sam didn’t win AGT, he did make it all the way to the finals. One of our favorite acts was Sam Comroe, a hilarious comedian with Tourette Syndrome. This past summer, we got into watching America’s Got Talent and continued to watch it from China when we got back in August.
I knew little of Tourette Syndrome before Forget Me Not.Įvery summer, my husband, boys, and I visit our family in the USA for several weeks.
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