WHALE EYES is a memoir about seeing and being seen by Jame Robinson. Born with misaligned eyes, James had two failed surgeries before he even started school. The condition known as strabismus causes the eyes to work independently which means focus constantly jumps from one eye to the other. Observers notice the condition when they aren't sure which eye is focused where.
James began truly struggling when he started school. By the end of 1st grade, he had given up on the idea of reading. Teachers tried everything in their toolboxes, but most didn't have any experience with James's condition. It wasn't until his mother began to take control of education for James and his brother who was dyslexic, that they began to find coping strategies that made reading easier.
In WHALE EYES, James details the difficulties he faces. Many people try to describe what James has as "lazy eye," and sometimes it is easier to just agree with that. With the help of illustrations and exercises, James tries to help readers understand his rare condition.
WHALE EYES is the perfect book for readers looking for inspiration in overcoming a disability or better understanding those who are dealing with a disability.
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