Tongue Tied

Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with a

stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem.

As a child, Heffler was cruelly bullied for his stutter, knocking his self-acceptance. But he

eventually decided to "own" his speech disorder rather than be defined by it. This hard-won

self-love became the driving inspiration behind h...