We craft engaging stories that seamlessly blend relatable plots, 

appealing deaf characters using ASL, and a rich mix of diverse perspectives.

Bold, bookish ambitions for 2024

Whether you’re part of the Duke the Deaf Dog pack or a sleuthing sidekick in Cassandra Sato’s mystery gang, buckle up for a bounty of new reads.

Here’s the scoop: Four fresh-off-the-press chapter books are on the horizon for our budding second and third-grade readers. And there’s more! We’ve got two hush-hush Duke treats in the works (shhh, it’s a secret for now), and the grand unveiling of Cassandra Sato’s fifth escapade where she returns to Hawaii and solves a cold case.

Your cheers from the sidelines mean the world to us. Your support and buzz are the secret sauce to our collective success. So, as we inch our way closer to these exciting releases, know that your enthusiasm is fueling this ride.

Let’s make 2024 unforgettable—one page and paw print at a time. Your thoughts, your cheerleading, your word-of-mouth wizardry—they’re all part of this journey. Let’s chat, share, and celebrate every milestone together. After all, what’s a story without its eager audience? Onward to adventure, with bookmarks at the ready!

Our stories offer an entertaining escape while providing a window into the beautiful diversity of the world.

Readers enjoy a captivating tale and gain insights into unique cultures and perspectives.

NEW RELEASES

Cassandra Sato Mystery #4

When a student production of The Three Musketeers inspires a real and deadly sword fight, Cassandra Sato and her students must untangle a complicated web of deceit to save Morton College from a mysterious threat. Failure is not an option.

Cassandra Sato Halloween Mystery Novella

Cassandra Sato finds out that small town conflicts can be deadly. Get ready for a spine-chilling race to the finish line that promises thrills around every corner.

For Teachers, Day Care Providers, and Parents: Young kids want to learn about American Sign Language and Deaf Culture within a fun storybook!

Duke the Deaf Dog Series Workbook includes everything you need for ages 3-9:

  • Four scripted lesson plans for easy 30-minute lessons written by a Teacher of the Deaf
  • Age appropriate worksheets
  • ASL sign and English handwriting practice pages
  • ASL vocabulary and ASL story video links performed by a Deaf college instructor
  • Coloring pages

All materials are supplements for Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series, Books 1 – 4: Never Mind, Farts Make Noise, My Dawg Koa, and Sometimes I Like the Quiet by Kelly Brakenhoff (Story books sold separately.)

  • Paperback workbook ages 3-5 ISBN 9781957938042
  • Paperback workbook ages 6-9 ISBN 9781957938059
"I applaud Kelly Brakenhoff for a Deaf-friendly tale that teaches good manners to all of us, regardless of who we are. I would even go so far as to call this a "safe space" book as it does not look upon us (Deaf folks) as being inadequate or broken. I fully recommend Farts Make Noise to readers of all ages, and look forward to reading the rest of the Duke the Deaf Dog (ASL Series) tales."
We bring a refreshing blend of entertainment and education, ensuring readers have a blast while broadening their horizons. 
Our dedication to authentic representation, particularly in the Deaf community, sets us apart, 
creating a reading experience like no other.
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Kelly Brakenhoff
Emerald Prairie Press Founder and Certified ASL Interpreter
Emerald Prairie Press
7711 W Hall Dr.
Lincoln, NE 68532
contact us: kelly@kellybrakenhoff.com