My copy of Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka (Candlewick, 2026) arrived while I was away at my ASL immersion camp in Arizona. Now that I’m home and time-adjusted, I’m ready to dive in. I’ve heard amazing things about this book, and I love when authors and publishers are willing to try… Read more »
RECAP: Book launch event for THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN and my month in D. C.
It’s taken me several weeks to write this, for reasons both in and beyond my control. But I’m grateful for the time I’ve had to reflect on it all. To get this right. The book launch was better than I ever let myself imagine because to imagine it fully would have felt a little too… Read more »
Win a free, in-person author visit in celebration of Deaf History Month, National Library Week, Disability Book Week, and Earth Day
Friends, there is much to celebrate right now. April is Deaf History Month. This week is both National Library Week and Disability Book Week. And today is Earth Day. So much goodness wrapped together, and all at once, led to an idea. A way to honor each of these things that matter so much… Read more »
Book Launch, Signing, Photo Op, and Party Information
Book Launch, Signing, and Photo Op Information The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA’s Deaf Bioastronauts You’re invited to a truly historic afternoon honoring a remarkable group of Deaf Americans whose contributions helped shape the Space Race, yet whose story has remained hidden for decades. The Gallaudet Eleven played a vital role in America’s journey… Read more »
Shark Week Contest!
Celebrate Shark Week with an Epic Contest! If you’re like me, the movie “Jaws” likely made you fear the ocean for all eternity. I watched through slatted fingers and vowed never to go into the ocean again. But much later, my daughter took an interest in sharks and eventually majored in marine science—traveling the… Read more »
School Library Journal Article: How I Celebrated Deaf Awareness Month and More in My High School Library by Kerry O’Malley Cerra
I loved being a high school media specialist, and even though it was necessary to leave and get back to writing full-time, I miss it! I especially miss talking books with students and making fabulous book displays. See how I used to spotlight themes throughout the year in my library, and hopefully, you’ll gain new… Read more »
School Library Journal spotlights Signed Ink!
I’m so proud to be part of this organization we’ve created to support all hard of hearing and d/Deaf creatives. Read about Signed Ink! in this School Library Journal article. Thank you to Angela Dahle for creating this incredible group.
School Visit: All Saints School
Guys, I had so much fun visiting All Saints School this week. It was my second visit in two years, and while I spoke to the entire middle school the first time around, this time was super cool because I visited first with the 8th graders alone and then with the sixth graders. I love having… Read more »
Book Review: NIGHT OF THE LIVING CUDDLE BUNNIES by Jonathan Rosen
Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies by Jonathan Rosen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I can’t remember the last time I read a book that was this much fun. I laughed my way throughout, and I found myself genuinely trying to foresee the outcome–with no success. Jonathan Rosen has written a hilarious tale that… Read more »
Book Review: MY SEVENTH GRADE LIFE IN TIGHTS by Brooks Benjamin
My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights by Brooks Benjamin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found this book compelling. There’s something really cool about a group of kids doing their own thing, in their own way, and being totally okay with it. While covering topics that will make kids stop and think, it thankfully avoids… Read more »