2026 Friends Community Series
Join Travis Althouse & Friends
for a Virtual Reading & Conversation
Saturday, Oct. 3rd @ 11:00 AM EDT on Zoom
Storytime with Friends: Finn Finds His Voice
What happens when your voice sounds different from everyone else’s?
In Finn Finds His Voice, a little fish enters a reef where everyone stutters—except him. As Finn worries about fitting in, he begins to discover that being different isn’t something to hide and that every voice is worth sharing.
Join Friends for a special virtual gathering with Travis Althouse, a speech-language pathologist, author-illustrator, and person who stutters. Travis will share Finn Finds His Voice with us and talk about the story and the inspiration behind the book.
This is a virtual event
We will meet on Zoom
Sat. October 3, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Who can attend?
Everyone! While Finn’s story was written for young readers, its message about belonging, difference, and self-acceptance are ones Friends of every age will recognize.
Registration is free
Optional donations are welcome and appreciated!
About Travis
Travis Althouse is a licensed speech-language pathologist, children’s book author/illustrator, and stutterer. He shares stories and education about stuttering on social media @Travis.Stuttering, encouraging others to focus on what people say rather than how they say it.
Did you know?
Finn Finds His Voice is Travis’ debut children’s book about stuttering, and it reached the #1 New Release spot for Children’s Books on Disabilities across Amazon within its first 24 hours.
Questions Welcome
Whether you’re joining with a child, discovering the book for your classroom or family library, or simply want to hear a story that speaks to our stuttering community, we’re thrilled to welcome your questions and participation! If you’d like, you can send us a question ahead of time by clicking here. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and participate in the conversation during the event. We hope to see you then!