Act 1 – Annie Shares Her Story (Scene Draft)
Annie stood by the whiteboard.
She was expecting one more student—Amy Moore, who was running late—but Jaiden, Ben, and Alex were already there.
Annie smiled. She was nervous, but she looked confident.
Annie: “Hello, everyone. Can I have your attention, please?
I’m not only here to teach… I’m also here to introduce my book.”
She paused.
Annie: “I have a learning disability, and I want people to understand learning disability.”
Alex interrupted again.
Alex: “How can you write a book when you have dyslexia and you can’t spell?”
Jaiden: “What’s your name, mate?”
Alex: “Alex. Why, what’s yours?”
Jaiden: “Jaiden. Just wondered.”
Alex: “Jaiden, I was about to ask Annie what the book is about.”
Jaiden: “Okay, Alex.”
Alex leaned back in his chair with a smirk.
Annie stayed calm and kept her smile.
Annie: “Now, now, guys—but thank you.
The book is called Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness.”
Alex: “But why are you writing this book, Annie? You don’t look like you have a learning disability.”
Annie took a deep breath.
Annie: “Exactly, Alex. I’m writing it because some disabilities are hidden, and others are visible.”
The room went quiet.
Just then, Amy walked in.
Amy: “Sorry I’m late, everyone. One of my children is unwell, and I was waiting for childcare to arrive.”
Annie: “No problem, Amy. I’ll email you what you missed in today’s lesson.”
Amy: “Thanks, Annie.”
Ben and Jaiden leaned forward, clearly interested in the book.
Amy, however, had missed the whole morning session before lunch.
Panels:
- Annie
is sharing her story
- Thought
bubble: “Life can be hard when people don’t understand you.”
- Clock
showing time passing (Annie was telling her journey)
Themes:
- Annie’s
journey
- Why
this book matters
- Meeting
students, parents, teachers, and people with disabilities
2. Comic/Graphic Version (Storyboard Style)
Title Panel: “My Voice, My Story”
(Background: Simple
school or community Centre backdrop)
Panel 1 – Annie’s Introduction
Annie stands with a
notebook, speaking to the reader.
Annie (speech bubble):
“This book is very important to me.”
Narration box:
Sara has learning difficulties and mental health problems.
(Small symbols: 🧠😔)
Panel 2 – Feelings
Close-up of Annie
looking thoughtful.
Sara (speech bubble):
“Life can be hard when people don’t understand you.”
Narration box:
Some people judge instead of helping.
Panel 3 – Listening to Others
Scene with Sara – Annie Lewie talking to
student at Teaching University Newport.
Sara (speech
bubble):
“I listen to people’s stories. They help me write this book.”
(Symbols: 💬👨👩👧👦)
Panel 4 – Who the Book Is About
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