Roxie in Color

An energetic and thoughtful story highlighting the experiences of the blind community.
—Kirkus Reviews

Debut authors Cervenka and Debrovner craft an empathetic tale. . . . Thoughtfully designed, the book is typeset in Atkinson Hyperlegible, a font developed to support low-vision readers, reinforcing the novel’s themes of accessibility and inclusion.
—Publishers Weekly

Equally good for readers curious about blindness or grappling with familial embarrassment.
—Booklist

I rate this book orange yellow—something that will make sense to you once you enter Roxie’s unique and relatable world. I loved Roxie and her family and friends and Nash the dog so much and bet you will, too.
—Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of Not Nothing and Frankie & Bug

Roxie in Color is a stirring story about a girl trapped between loyalties to her family and her desire to be seen as herself, free from stereotypes or labels. There is much to love here: the insights into blindness, the courage of the characters to face hard choices, and the delightful dual points of view (haven’t we all wanted to know what guide dogs are thinking?). In Roxie in Color, Debrovner and Cervenka have crafted a touching tale that is sure to broaden horizons, inspire conversations, and appeal to middle-grade readers everywhere.
—Megan E. Freeman, New York Times bestselling author of Alone and Away

This beautiful story of intimate family life with blind parents shows us that while disability may be a challenge, a far bigger challenge is how the world treats you because of it. Roxie’s keen awareness of this, her yearning for friendship and understanding, touched me deeply. I was rooting for Roxie from page one. I can’t recommend this book highly enough.
—Sally J. Pla, Schneider Family Book Award–winning author of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

A moving, resonant story about family and friendship, Roxie in Color will inspire readers with its sensitive, nuanced depiction of the challenges—and triumphs—of living with blindness.
—Barbara Dee, author of Nothing to See Here

As a psychologist who specializes in caring for young people, I’m blown away by how skillfully Roxie in Color illuminates the emotional tensions of being in middle school. This brilliant, engaging book will—without question—resonate with readers everywhere.
—Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled

There are some chapters told from Nash’s perspective, which provides an interesting outlook to the relationship between working dogs and their humans. ­A strong story about family, friendship, and identity that centers the experience of a child of disabled parents.
—School Library Journal