Cory Stories
In short statements and vignettes, Cory describes what it's like to have ADHD: how it affects his relationships with friends and family, his school performance, and his overall functioning. He also describes many ways of coping with ADHD: medication, therapy/counseling, and practical tips for school, home, and friendships.
Jeanne Kraus is an educational specialist with expertise in ADHD. She has served on educational task forces and developed presentations on ADHD awareness. A frequent speaker at conferences and workshops, she presents on such topics as organizational and study skills, parenting, and classroom management tips and instructional strategies for teachers. Ms. Kraus has been an elementary school teacher in Broward County, Florida, for over 20 years. She is the mother of two sons, one of whom inspired this book.
Whitney Martin's illustrations appear in books, magazines, and catalogs, and he has worked on many animated film projects, including several Walt Disney movies. Before his career as an artist, he was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and two children.
Cory has ADHD. In short stories and poems, he describes how it affects his day-to-day life, his relationships, and his schoolwork. Cory Stories offers age-appropriate introductions to ADHD treatments like medication, counseling, and behavior modifications. If your child has difficulty coming to terms with his ADHD or his treatment plan, this is a great book to help him understand he isn’t alone.
—ADDitude Magazine
There are more and more books coming out for kids with ADHD, and this is a nice one.
—Impact ADHD
Cory’s Stories presents a nice, straightforward depiction of a child with ADHD who children can relate to, regardless or whether or not they share Cory’s condition....It’s not a comprehensive guide to ADHD, but it does present a character whose experiences will be relatable to children who have the same condition and help make those who don’t more empathetic and understanding. The pictures go well with the text and add some humor to the story (I particularly liked his mad face when he talked about first grade being worse than kindergarten), and they do a good job of showing Cory’s active side.
—Books, Bytes and a Few Other Things
