When I See Blue

The book 'When I See Blue' by Lily Bailey is a hypothetical book that tells the inspiring story of a character with OCD who overcomes daily challenges through friendship and personal bravery. In the book, the protagonist, Ben, is a 12-year-old who is the new kid at school and has OCD, which causes him to count, tap, and blink in sets of four to prevent bad things from happening. With a moody big brother, an absent dad, and a mom battling her own demons, Ben feels out of control. However, when he meets April, he gains the support he needs to confront and stand up to the bully in his brain. This #ownvoices story authentically portrays life with OCD and is perfect for readers of 'A Kind of Spark' and 'The Goldfish Boy'.