HEARING UR WAY The Book of
10 Years of Inspiring Stories of Kids and Teens with Hearing Loss
Melanie Paticoff Grossman
The BIG Book of Hearing Our Way
Copyright ©2024 by Melanie Paticoff Grossman. All rights reserved.
Reproduction or distribution in whole or in part without written permission of the copyright owner is prohibited All comments and suggestions received by Hearing Our Way become the sole property of Hearing Our Way and may be used without compensation or acknowledgment Hearing Our Way disclaims liability for any losses or damages that may result from using information in its publications.
ISBN: 978-0-9851575-1-7 Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-9851575-2-4 Paperback
Library of Congress Control Number: 2024917684
Cover and interior book design by Peggy Nehmen, n-kcreative.com
Published by Sophie’s Tales LLC
PO Box 13, Greenlawn, NY 11740
HearingOurWay.com
Printed in the United States.
Contents
ace coming Obstacles uring:
CHAPTER 1
Julie Rosenthal, Braden Baker, Abigail Heringer, Jonathan Hutcherson, Elena LaQuatra, Azalea Fauveau Williams, and more!
Things We Love
Featuring:
CHAPTER 2
Looks We Love, Books We Love, Sibling Spot, Inspiration Station, CID: Celia’s Story, Hearing Technology Timeline, and more!
Special Features
Featuring:
CHAPTER 3
Lou Ferrigno: The Hulk, Let it Go or Let Them Know, Parents & Teachers, Military Families, Aria’s Gift of Hearing, Pets with Hearing Loss, The Sound of Love, and more!
Fun & Games
Featuring:
CHAPTER 4
Games, Jokes, Art Gallery, Poetry, Dear Sophie, The BIG Game of Hearing Our Way, and more!
Hearing MY Way
Featuring:
CHAPTER 5
The Captain of My Hearing Loss Team, Audiograms, Self-Advocacy Toolkit, Sports & Music, College & Career, Hearing MY Way Journal, and more!
Glossary
Acknowledgments
What would it mean for the child with hearing loss in your life to feel connected to other kids just like them?
There’s so much to love from over 40+ issues of Hearing Our Way and now some of the best content is found all in one place! Packed with inspiring stories, educational resources, and engaging content new and old, this fun and easy-to-use book is the perfect addition for any kid or teen with hearing loss, parent, teacher, or hearing health professional Inside you’ll find:
Personal stories from young role models ▪ Exclusive new features, like an interactive and celebrities with hearing loss journal, glossary, and board game
Engaging activities designed to build self-advocacy and communication skills
▪ Inspiring original artwork and poetry from kids and teens with hearing loss
You’ll love this essential resource! The emotional support it gives readers is absolutely priceless: a sense of community, a self-esteem boost, a point of connection, and the feeling of I’m not alone. The BIG Book of Hearing Our Way is a must-have book that delivers a powerful message: hearing loss is a part of you, but it does not define you!
“Congrats on 10 years—how exciting! To be a part of it is
such an honor.”
Abigail Heringer, ABC’s The Bachelor fan-favorite and first contestant with a cochlear implant and author of The Deaf Girl
Greenlawn, NY 11740 For
