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Children’s Books
Ideal for Pre-schoolers and beginning of Elementary Children!
Introduce your child or classroom to this diverse group of children who are excited to share their various forms of hearing technology and communication styles. Inclusion and positive representation are this book’s TOP priority with a take home message of:
“The BEST way to hear is the way that works best for YOU!”
“All the Ways I Hear You” first introduces our young hard of hearing narrator, Sy, and his neat hearing aids. From there, Sy goes on to introduce his diverse group of friends who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind and their own hearing technology and communication styles, like cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing systems, communication boards/tablets and sign language. The book also introduces other children in familial and support roles, namely a hearing sibling and a child of deaf adults.
This is the first book written by Stephanie Marrufo, who is Sy’s mom. When Sy was diagnosed with hearing loss as a 2-year-old, Stephanie began searching for children’s books that featured or included deaf and hard of hearing characters and found this type of resource to be extremely lacking. Once she decided to write her own, she realized the importance of being as inclusive as possible, and following that decision, this unique story came to life.
“All the Ways I Hear You” is beautifully illustrated by Priscila Soares, an artist with hearing loss who wears bone anchored hearing systems, and mother to a child born deaf who now has cochlear implants. She uses her talents to advocate for people with hearing loss by sharing their stories through her mixed media work.
If you are a d/Deaf or hard of hearing person, the parent or family member of a d/Deaf or hard of hearing child, an educator, a daycare provider, a medical or support professional providing services to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people, a community organization supporting d/Deaf and hard of hearing people, or if you are simply interested in adding inclusive resources to their children’s book shelf… This is the book you’ve been waiting for!
“NOW HEAR THIS – Harper Soars with her Magic Ears”
Perfect for Young Readers and Elementary School Children!
When a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it is overwhelming. The future can feel uncertain and parents might worry whether or not their child will thrive. Harper’s real life story allows readers to follow her journey, providing both parents and children who are facing any kind of diagnosis a much-needed dose of encouragement. Through Harper’s navigation of hearing loss, kids can imagine what is possible.
Understanding and awareness are key to feeling included, and the community around a child with hearing loss is critical. This story shares ways people in a deaf or hard of hearing child’s life can better support them. Harper’s witty approach to storytelling resonates with young readers and will surely inspire the people who love and support them.
“At only 12, Harper Gideons writes with wit and wisdom beyond her years. Her determination and encouragement are the perfect recipe for anyone experiencing hearing loss . . .or any of life’s challenges.” ~ Joan G. Hewitt, Au.D. Pediatric Audiologist, Faculty-Department of Speech Language Pathology .
“I loved reading about Harper’s experiences. Her writing is wonderful and often funny, and her story is an inspirational look at what it takes to not just overcome a challenge, but thrive.” ~ Adrienne Hedger, writer and cartoonist at Hedger Humor
“Gideons not only makes hearing loss easy to understand, but she also crafts an empowering story for any kid who feels different. Harper says, “I’ve never thought there was anything I couldn’t do,” and I can’t think of a better message for all of us.” ~ Jamie Sumner, Author of best-selling middle grade novel, Roll With It