Andy Makes the Announcements
On Andy's first day of school, he's asked to read the morning announcements—a moment that feels impossible because he stutters.
With encouragement, determination, and practice, Andy begins to discover that confidence doesn't come from having "perfect" speech. It comes from believing in yourself, learning new strategies, and finding the courage to use your voice.
Inspired by real speech therapy techniques, this story introduces children to concepts like smooth speech, pacing, and positive self-talk in a way that's engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering. It's a story about communication, confidence, resilience, and celebrating every child's unique voice.
more than a story
This isn't just a children's book.
It's a conversation starter.
It's a confidence builder.
It's a resource created by a pediatric speech-language pathologist using real-life speech therapy strategies that families, educators, and therapists can continue long after the last page.
With encouragement, determination, and practice, Andy begins to discover that confidence doesn't come from having "perfect" speech. It comes from believing in yourself, learning new strategies, and finding the courage to use your voice.
Inspired by real speech therapy techniques, this story introduces children to concepts like smooth speech, pacing, and positive self-talk in a way that's engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering. It's a story about communication, confidence, resilience, and celebrating every child's unique voice.
wHO IT'S FOR
✓ Children who stutter
✓ Children learning to become more confident communicators
✓ Families navigating speech and language challenges
✓ Speech-language pathologists
✓ Teachers and school counselors
✓ Classrooms promoting inclusion and kindness
Themes
Stuttering acceptance & confidence
Self-advocacy
Bravery in front of groups
Supportive siblings/peers
Practice without pressure
Best For
Great for home libraries, classrooms, speech rooms, and school counseling sessions.
What the reviews say...
We bought this book for our three year old. She doesn’t have a stutter but gets frustrated easily and has trouble overcoming anything that doesn’t come easy to her. The progression of the storyline is very well thought out. We love how she starts by going through all the old wives tales of how to get rid of a stutter. Our daughter thought that was so silly! And then Andy eventually learns from his friend Tommy Turtle friend to try taking it slow. We also made sure to point out to our daughter how he practices first! Not everything comes easy! Overall great read! Very relatable and the lesson/message is delivered in kid friendly way.
Nicholas A.
Andy’s Story: Speech, Confidence & Inclusion
An interactive storytime and speech-based activity centered around the book Andy Makes the Announcements: Overcoming a Stutter by Lily Goldberg, M.S., CCC-SLP.
Children will explore communication differences in a positive, supportive environment while learning simple speech strategies through hands-on activities and discussion.
Participants will:
Listen to an interactive reading of the story
Learn about confidence and inclusive communication
Practice speech pacing strategies
Create a pacing board craft to take home
Perfect for children receiving speech therapy, children who stutter, or any child learning about communication differences and confidence using their voice.
Upcoming Andy's Story Workshops
Oceanside Library
July 27
Register at Oceanside Library
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