Mysteries and Children's Books
Belonging is a higher calling—it’s about truly being part of the group, not just physically present. Imagine how transformative it would be if every classroom taught students enough ASL to connect with their Deaf classmates, coworkers, or neighbors.
Maybe you’re wondering: why transition from picture books to chapter books? Well, the answer is deeply personal and rooted in years of my work as an ASL interpreter and my experiences in schools and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings.
Duke the Deaf Dog’s new chapter books are here! Perfect for second and third graders, these heartwarming stories celebrate self-advocacy, resilience, and inclusion. Find out more about Duke’s adventures!
Parents and grandparents, here are 5 reasons why Duke’s adventures will spark your child’s curiosity about ASL, while also teaching them about communication, belonging, and fun along the way.
Every child benefits from visual cues in their home and school. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, they can be a key component of developing skills in written, verbal and signed languages.
If you don’t follow me on social media, you might have missed the barrage of posts over the past weeks about the Kickstarter Project we are running for My Dawg Koa, the third book in the series. As you can see from the image, the people at Kickstarter liked our book so much they chose it as a #ProjectWeLove!
It took more than 40 years to make this book! I don’t mean I worked on it for forty years straight. Truth is, the seed of Never Mind was planted in my brain on Christmas Eve of 2018.
