Tell Me the Number before Infinity

Reach for this book when your child feels defined or limited by a physical diagnosis and needs to see a roadmap for academic and personal excellence. This memoir follows Becky Taylor, a girl born with cerebral palsy, as she navigates the challenges of the school system and her own body through a deep love for mathematics. It is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of self advocacy. Parents of children with disabilities will find it especially moving for its depiction of the mother daughter bond and the refusal to accept low expectations. It is best suited for middle and high school students who are beginning to navigate their own identities and futures.