Why Are You So Quiet? by Jaclyn Desforges is a lovely ode to the introverted. In an increasingly loud world that seems to reward the extroverted, those whose natural inclination is toward quiet are often seen as odd and unrelatable. Myra Louise, like most introverts, is tired of being asked why she is so quiet, and sets out to seek answers from other mostly silent entities. But the deeper Myra Louise delves into this question, the more she is empowered by an ability to really listen to what can often be expressed without the need for any words at all. This is a powerful story that will ring true for any child whose quietness has ever made them feel different in a hectic and noisy world.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Annick Press Ltd. for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Being a quiet person who often garners question and commentary from others on that particular trait, I was drawn to this book. This is the story of little Myra Louise who finds herself in just this situation. She calmly goes about observing and thinking to see if she can find an answer from other quiet things.

This is a cute story with pleasant illustrations. It is the quiet ones who know just how much can be learned from listening. I enjoy how Myra Louise invites others to join her in that endeavor.