Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!
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Parent Guide
Vivian Jane Cohen’s favorite baseball player is VJ Capello, and not just because the share the same initials. VJ is a knuckleballer, which is exactly what Vivy wants to be! But Vivy isn’t just a girl. She’s a girl with autism, and her mom is worried that she can’t handle the stress of playing on a Little League team.
When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy writes to VJ. When VJ writes back, he becomes a source of support and advice as Vivy navigates the challenges getting her mom to understand her, dealing with the team bully, and convincing her parents to let her play again after an accident on the field.
With the support of VJ, her new friend Alex, and her brother Nate, Vivy learns that there are many ways to be different: VJ is one of the few Black catchers in major league baseball, Alex is Mexican, and Nate comes out as gay to his family. As Vivy learns that she doesn’t have to face every challenge on her own, she realizes just how strong she truly is.
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A good book!
If you are in need of a good book, I totally recommend GET A GRIP VIVY COHEN. Vivy has autism and is an incredible knuckleball pitcher. With the help and advice of Vincent James Capello, a professional knuckleball pitcher, Vivy is able to play baseball on a real team, not just play catch with her brother. Do you think Vivy has what it takes to play baseball on a real team? Read GET A GRIP VIVY COHEN to find out.