Miriam Chernick
Author, Educator & Animal Lover
“The Zuzu Secret is much more than a book about a young person with a disability. It is a realistic, warm, beautifully told story of growing love and responsibility between a sister and brother.”
—Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World
Josie Sherman is twelve and dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She jumps at the chance to rescue a stray bearded dragon. But because of her family’s no-pets rule, she must keep the lizard a secret.
Fifteen-year-old Abe is a huge fan of the Baltimore Orioles and dreams of seeing a game at Camden Yards. He was born with a genetic disease called Prader-Willi syndrome, so he can’t do many things alone. But Abe is determined. He has
a secret, too.
In this story, told over the course of one week, siblings Josie and Abe have to figure out together which secrets are okay to keep and when it might be better to tell the truth.
Coming May 2025 from CharlesbridgeMoves! A novel for kids ages 8 and up!
Now Scheduling: Author visits to DC/MD/VA area elementary and middle school classrooms
Having an author visit your classroom to lead a discussion with your students can be a fantastic, supplemental learning experience. Miriam will present her journey to becoming a writer, read from her book, discuss core book themes such as being an advocate for people with disabilities, rescuing exotic pets, and more…