Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature

Interview with Meg Burden, author of Northlander-a fantasy...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Northlander (Tales of the Borderlands) by Meg Burden Paperback: 252 pages Reading Age: 12 and older Publisher: Brown Barn Books (October 24, 2007) ISBN-10: 0976812681 In Tales of the Borderlands: Book One, readers learn that the land is divided into two areas-- the Northlands and the Southlands. Main character, Ellin is a young girl with distinctive hair that indicat...
Art and Storytelling Sat, Jun 28 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character in Cary Holladay's A Fight in the Doctor's...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature A Fight in the Doctor's Office by Cary Holladay Reading Level: Adult Paperback: 135 pages Publisher: Miami University Press (August 2008) Storyline It is Spring, 1967. Jenny Hall Havener, a young woman who has just been jilted by her husband, sets out from Washington, DC, with her wealthy parents on a combination vacation/husband-search. In rural Virginia, Jenny happ...
Art and Storytelling Thu, Jun 26 2008 hide this blog

Trailer for Teri Brown's New Book, Read My Lips
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I just finished reading Teri Brown's new novel, Read My Lips. Look for an upcoming review of the book and interview with the author. In the meantime, I found this trailer for the book on YouTube. I think it does a nice job adding visuals to the pictures that I have already created in my head. Enjoy!
Media Language Art and Storytelling Education Tech Sat, Jun 21 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Crew Member on America's Best Dance Crew
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature This post isn't about a Deaf Character but it may be of interest to adolescents (and the young at heart). I love watching dance competitions. During this second season of America's Best Dance Crew, the Detroit dance crew A.S.I.I.D. (And So It Is Done), who is aspiring to be America's Best Dance Crew, incorporates diverse styles into every energetic routine. One of the...
Media Sat, Jun 21 2008 hide this blog

Minor Deaf Character in recent Adolescent Fiction Book
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature There is a very minor deaf character (so minor that this book won't be added to my 100+ and Counting List of Deaf Characters). Interestingly enough, the main character Rusty's "special skill" lipreading is a significant part of the plot. "At school [Rusty] had fun reading lips and claiming that he had super hearing because of eating a secret root" ...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Tue, Jun 17 2008 hide this blog

Interview with author Elizabeth Boschini and illustrator...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Ellie’s Ears, released on May 1, is an informative picture book that shares the story of Ellie, a ten-year-old deaf girl with bilateral cochlear implants, in Mrs. Clark’s third grade class at Mulberry School. When new student Sam arrives, he has never met anyone with cochlear implants and proceeds to ask Ellie a series of questions. Ellie is a spunky character who sh...
Media Tech Sun, Jun 15 2008 hide this blog

Oral Deaf Character in Recently Released Teen Novel
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Read My Lips (June 2008) by Teri Brown Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse Ages: 14 and up Grades: 9 and up ISBN-10: 1416958681 Product Description Popularity is as easy as a good secret. Serena just wants to fly under the radar at her new school. But Serena is deaf, and she can read lips really well-even across the busy cafeteria. So when the popular girls d...
Media Art and Storytelling Sun, Jun 08 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Main Character in New fantasy novel for ages 12 and...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Northlander (Tales of the Borderlands) by Meg Burden Paperback: 252 pages Reading Age: 12 and older Publisher: Brown Barn Books (October 24, 2007) ISBN-10: 0976812681 Product Description The debut novel of a young American writer creates a world of fantasy, where the land is divided into two-- the Northlands and the Southlands. Ellin, a girl from the Southland, is fo...
Art and Storytelling Sun, Jun 01 2008 hide this blog

Upcoming Deaf Character Novel: An Interview with Rachel...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I read often and I can honestly say that there are only a few books that I feel as though I just can not put down. This book was one of them. I read it in just two sittings and nearly missed my stop on the train! It is hard to believe that this is Rachel Stolzman’s debut novel. The Sign for Drowning will be released on June 10 2008 by Trumpeter. The novel incorporate...
Media Art and Storytelling Mon, May 26 2008 hide this blog

Spring Issue YADC (Young Adult Deaf Characters) Newsletter
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Media Culture Sun, May 18 2008 hide this blog

Upcoming Books with Deaf Characters
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature T4 (September 22, 2008) by Ann Clare LeZotte Reading level: Ages 9-12 112 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin It is 1939. Paula Becker, thirteen years old and deaf, lives with her family in a rural German town. As rumors swirl of disabled children quietly disappearing, a priest comes to her family's door with an offer to shield Paula from an uncertain fate. When the san...
Art and Storytelling Sat, May 17 2008 hide this blog

Myron Uhlberg shared tales of his Deaf Heroes (his Parents)...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Myron Uhlberg has a self-deprecating nature that is both humbling and humorous. During his presentation, I laughed, got teary-eyed, and felt nostalgic as I watched the 75-year-old CODA discuss his life and the legacy of his parents, Sarah and Lou Uhlberg. It was an absolute honor to attend his presentation and to meet with him afterwards. Myron was born in 1933 to pa...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Culture Sun, May 11 2008 hide this blog

Maya, Clinton, and now Gustav??? Deaf Characters in Comics
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Tonight on Marvel Database, I came across a category listing of Deaf Characters including Maya Lopez (whom we know and love... or at least I do), Clinton Barton (yeah, yeah, yeah... I know) and then Gustav Krueger a.k.a. The Rattler. I was pretty excited that 1.) there is a category and 2.) there was a character whom I didn't recognize and 3.)I'm actually able to list...
Art and Storytelling Mon, May 05 2008 hide this blog

Book Mystery--- What's the Name? Please, I need your help.
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I've been asked to help solve a mystery. While the book seems familiar, I just can't put my finger on it. Here is what we know... The novel is about a deaf doctor. The doctor has been on a train and heading home after his father’s death (his father who was also a physician). It may be set during the civil war. The father had some sort of a relationship with a Nat...
Media Art and Storytelling Tue, Apr 29 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Author Book signing at Gallaudet & Tagged
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Patrick Kilgallon, a 1996 Gallaudet University graduate, will be signing his book entitled Gather the Weeds today from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Gallaudet Univeristy. Gather the Weeds Paperback: 372 pages Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 6, 2006) ISBN-10: 1418446386 Michael Poole, a culturally isolated deaf seventeen-year-old ward of the Gate, only wants few things in h...
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Apr 19 2008 hide this blog

Hard of Hearing Character in The Gollywhopper Games
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman, Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator) 320 pages Reading Ages: 9-12 Publisher: Greenwillow (March 4, 2008) Main character Gil Goodson hopes he is ready for the Gollywhopper Games which includes solving puzzles, performing stunts and answering trivia about the Golly Toy & Game Company. If he wins, his dad has promised the family ca...
Media Art and Storytelling Tech Sun, Apr 13 2008 hide this blog

Silent Magic: Carmel's book on Deaf Magicians
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature If you're interested in magic or simply want to learn about Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals who have been involved with magic, Silent Magic is the book for you. To describe magic and magicians, You would probably use such words as visual, patter, sound and music. But what if three of those items were gone? Poof! Vanished! Would there—could there—still be magic...
Sun, Apr 06 2008 hide this blog

Finally the Secret Invasion is Here! So I ask: Is Deaf...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I really enjoy all of this skrull business because it reminds me of my childhood and watching classics such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) that was based on the Jack Finney novel (1955). So if some of y'all are going to keep getting uptight about David Mack and his art, perhaps you should consider the larger picture: pod people vs. skrulls; mass hysteria vs ...
Art and Storytelling Wed, Mar 26 2008 hide this blog

Voting for Marlee Matlin on Dancing With the Stars
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature This message is used with permission. From David Tossman, Gallaudet University Office of Public Relations: Hi, I am contacting you on behalf of Marlee Matlin, who is currently the first Deaf person to perform on Dancing with the Stars. In addition to her upcoming movie, "Sweet Nothing in My Ear," Marlee also makes time to serve on the Gallaudet Board of Tru...
Media Higher Education Language Tue, Mar 11 2008 hide this blog

Insider Tips about Deaf Character Echo in New Avengers #39
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature (Note: I've included this Daredevil picture of Echo because she is holding her head and nearly covering her eyes. That is the way I'm feeling over Issue #39) On Friday, I emailed David Mack explaining that I know he is a super busy guy but that I just wanted to share the excitement my students, some blog readers and I am experiencing over the release of The New Aveng...
Art and Storytelling Sun, Mar 09 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character in Comics: Echo in New Avengers #39......
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Here is an alternative cover for New Avengers issue #39 featuring Deaf Character Echo. I've been talking about this issue for a few months now. In 6 days, our wait will be over. Eeeekkkk! My big concern is that Echo/Maya Lopez will be a Skrull and end up hearing (a very uncool ending for such a cool character)... but because David Mack is on board this project and I b...
Thu, Mar 06 2008 hide this blog

Marlee Matlin Video on Access Hollywood.com
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Access Extended: Marlee Matlin's 'Dancing' Rehearsal Nancy O'Dell catches up with Marlee to find out why she choose to do "Dancing With the Stars" and how she will be dealing with the challenge of dancing while not being able to hear the music. [link]
Thu, Mar 06 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character in Jericho
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature It's probably obvious that I like to analyze (perhaps over-analyze) the portrayals of Deaf Characters... but my Dad is just happy to have someone with whom he can talk about one of his favorite shows, Jericho. He was so excited that he "found" a Deaf Character before I did. I'd like to note for the record that I continuously admit to receiving tons of leads...
Art and Storytelling Culture Wed, Mar 05 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Author Featured on News
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Thanks to Karen for announcing that Deaf Author Antoinette Abbamonte of the children's book Tree Wise was featured on ABC News. The video is captioned.
Media Language Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Mar 03 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character books & comics (release dates for...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature March is a busy month! Since I often post release dates months in advance, here are some reminders: March 1: A Touch of Grace (Daughters of Blessing #3) by Lauraine Snelling is released today! ((I'm reading this now and really enjoying it. Look forward to an interview with the author in the next few weeks)) March 3: Read Captions Across America™ for Read Across Ameri...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Mar 01 2008 hide this blog

A Deaf Character, A missing Mummy, and Immortality. An...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Mask of the Jackal by Christine Harris Paperback novel for readers 9-12 years, 150 pages ISBN 978-0-646-48531-7 Vendor: Christine Harris/Launch Press Australian author Christine Harris just published a thriller, called Mask of the Jackal which features a deaf character named Jordy. In a letter to me, she explains that she was at a writer's festival giving a presenta...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Sat, Feb 23 2008 hide this blog

Interview with Deaf Author and Professor, Gina Oliva
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I'm a little embarrassed to say that I knew about this book for quite some time but thought that it was strictly research-related and just kept putting off reading it. When I was introduced to Gina Oliva at a holiday party in December and she described her book, I knew that it would be a perfect addition to my blog. The book sounded interesting so I bought it that day...
Media Art and Storytelling Education Sun, Feb 17 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character in episode of MEDIUM
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature This Monday, I will give myself permission to put down my books and watch a little television. I am looking forward to the portrayal of the Deaf Character in NBC's Medium. Medium"Do You Hear What I Hear" Season 4, Episode 4 Will Air: Monday, February 18, 2008 (check NBC for show times in your area)Episode DescriptionAllison completely loses her hearing when...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Feb 14 2008 hide this blog

"Good eye, kid!" Football Fugitive by Matt Christopher...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature "Good eye, kid"*, is the only sports related comment that I remember from my Dad. You're probably thinking, "What's with the sports talk?" I know, I was the one who had to ask my husband for various baseball terms when reading a baseball-related story. Yet, here I think "good eye, kid" also applies to the young adult reader who spotted a ...
Art and Storytelling Tue, Feb 12 2008 hide this blog

Marlee Matlin may join the cast of Dancing with the Stars
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Deaf Character author and Academy Award Winner, Marlee Matlin may be adding ballroom dancer to her list of accomplishments . Rumor has it that Matlin could be joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars. Of course, we won't find out for sure until the end of the month when ABC announces the Season 6 cast. "Choosing the deaf actress would be a continuation of Dan...
Tue, Feb 05 2008 hide this blog

New 'Deaf Character' Thriller for ages 9-12 by Australian...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Mask of the Jackal (2008) by Christine Harris Reading Level: 9-12 years old150 pagesISBN 978-0-646-48531-7Vendor: Christine Harris/Launch Press Book Description Morgan Steele is fascinated by Ancient Egypt and mummies. Until he is alone in a museum basement and strange things begin to happen. 'There are three mummified bodies down here. I know they're thousands of y...
Art and Storytelling Thu, Jan 31 2008 hide this blog

Read Captions Across America (March 3, 2008)
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature March 3, 2008 — Read Captions Across America™ for Read Across America Day Read Captions Across America™ is a national reading event with an emphasis on the importance of captioned media as a reading tool for children whether they are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing. Events and activities will take place nationwide on Read Across America Day (March 3, 2008) and thro...
Tech Wed, Jan 30 2008 hide this blog

News Award for Through Deaf Eyes
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Through Deaf Eyes makers accept Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University News Award (click to read the full story on Gallaudet's website) The creators of the PBS documentary Through Deaf Eyes accepted a silver baton as an award for the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University 2008 News Award. The award ceremony was held at Columbia University in New York City.
Media Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Education Culture Tue, Jan 29 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Character in Book Series
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature A Touch of Grace (Daughters of Blessing #3) by Lauraine Snelling Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 1, 2008) ISBN-10: 0764228110 Grace (Deaf Character) has appeared in Snelling's Red River Series, the Return to Red River, and now plays a more significant role in the The Daughters of Blessing series. A Touch of Grace is the third book in t...
Art and Storytelling Sat, Jan 26 2008 hide this blog

Children's Books: To Be Published in 2008
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Enrique Speaks with His Hands (June 1, 2008) by Benjamin Fudge Reading level: Ages 4-8 Publisher: Hilton Healthy Kids; Ill edition Language: English Book Description Enrique is special, but his family does not understand why until a stranger introduces them to other children who are just like Enrique. Only then does the family realize that Enrique is Deaf. Enrique Sp...
Art and Storytelling Sat, Jan 26 2008 hide this blog

Marlee Matlin Video regarding her book Leading Ladies
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Sorry this isn't Closed Captioned
Language Art and Storytelling Education Tech Culture Tue, Jan 22 2008 hide this blog

Interview with Nadia Wheatley, author of Listening to...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Nadia Wheatley was born in Sydney and began writing fiction in 1976, after completing postgraduate work in Australian history. Her published work includes picture books, adolescent and young adult literature and short stories. In her recent publication, Listening to Mondrian (December 2007), she created a collection of short stories focusing on adolescents and their ...
Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Jan 19 2008 hide this blog

Interview with Dandi Daley Mackall, author of Love Rules
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Love Rules (2005) by Dandi Daley Mackall Paperback: 242 pages Publisher: Tyndale House Reading level: Teen(author pictured with her horses) Siblings Jake and Emma (Deaf Character) have been friends with Mattie as long as they all can remember. With Jake and Mattie heading off to college, Emma makes them promise not just to write but to share their wisdom about love in...
Media Art and Storytelling Tech Mon, Jan 14 2008 hide this blog

Interview with Paul Rowe, author of The Silent Time
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature The Silent Time by Paul Rowe (September 2007) Publisher: Killick Press I'm been going on and on about this book for about a month now. See my December posts for a brief summary and links to articles about the author. I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to discuss this book with the author. Based on his mother's experiences, The Silent Time has a strong sense of ...
Culture Sun, Jan 13 2008 hide this blog

Deaf-Themed Literary Contest
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature NTID/RIT is seeking literary works about the Deaf experience. Top winners and honorable mentions will have their works published in a NTID/RIT Literary Works website. DEADLINE: March 1, 2008 For details, visit [link]
Language Art and Storytelling Education Culture Fri, Jan 11 2008 hide this blog

Upcoming New Avengers issue features artist David Mack and...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature I start off most Saturday mornings the same way... I make coffee and then sit down to the computer to search for new publications with Deaf Characters and read literary journals. This morning was no different. After reading James Bucky Carter's "Transforming English with Graphic Novels: Moving toward our 'Optimus Prime'" in the English Journal, I decided to ...
Art and Storytelling Fri, Jan 11 2008 hide this blog

New Books- to be released in 2008
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature The Sign for Drowning: A Novel by Rachel Stolzman Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Trumpeter (June 10, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1590305876 The story is of a girl who witnesses the death of her sister by drowning and later develops the belief that she can communicate with her sister through sign language. As an adult, the character Anna adopts a deaf foster ...
Language Art and Storytelling Fri, Jan 11 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Actor in There Will Be Blood
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Gallaudet Student, Russell Harvard will be acting in the film, There will be Blood, released on December 26. Harvard plays the role of H.W., the "adopted" son of an oil tycoon Daniel Plainview (played by Daniel Day-Lewis). The film is set in the California frontier at the turn of the 20th century. Plainview is a silver miner who hopes to make his fortune in ...
Art and Storytelling Fri, Jan 11 2008 hide this blog