Sometimes I Talk, Sometimes I Sign
Anne McIntosh

This colorfully illustrated, bilingual (English and Spanish) story also includes illustrated signs for a few key words. Told by a girl with hearing mother and deaf father, it introduces concepts of a bilingual household.

Finding Abby
Virginia M. Scott

A searching look at deafness, Finding Abby was written by an award-winning deaf author whose personal insight lends veracity to a story that may very well become tomorrow's classic.

"In Finding Abby, Virginia Scott weaves a story that is both intriguing and informative. You will be caught up in Abby's struggle with hearing loss, and I guarantee that you won't want to put this novel down until its surprising end."

United States Senator Mark 0. Hatfield

"In addition to being an engrossing story, this novel provides deep insights into the 'mysteries' and challenges of deafness. Its most significant message has to do with the need for options, being given a chance for self-determination, and realizing respect and dignity as a whole human being despite hearing loss. Ms. Scott has authored a book with broad application and appeal, especially for families with deaf children and the professionals who seek to support them."

Cheron J. Mayhall, Ph.D.   President
American Society for Deaf Children

"Virginia Scott provides a remarkably insightful look at the impact of deafness on a human being, a family, and close friends. With a Bergesian intuitiveness, the author has created a book that will both entertain readers and, at the same time, give them an in-depth understanding of deafness. Professionals in the field of hearing loss will have their sensitivities to the subtleties and nuances of the experience of deafness greatly enriched by Finding Abby."

McCay Vernon, Ph.D. Noted psychologist and researcher, author and speaker on deafness

"(Finding Abby is) very well written, giving information about deafness in a very natural, unobtrusive way. Abby and Paige engaged this reader's interest from the start, and as an avid mystery reader I was anxious to see what the next revelation would be."

Gerilee Gustason, Ph.D.
San Jose State University

"My adrenaline was accelerating. I could not put the book down. Constantly I had to remind myself that this is fiction, not a true story. However, Abby's struggles, triumphs, fears, anger have been experienced by many of our children. The information, education and passion about deafness will be beneficial to   parents, educators and other professionals involved with deaf or deafened people. Without giving away the surprise ending, the message is powerful and clear."

Sandy Harvey, former Executive Director
American Society for Deaf Children

Balancing Act
(1997)
Virginia M. Scott

"Every page of this book, written in the first person from Beth's point of view, has the reader walking beside her."

Hannah Merker, Newswaves 

Teachers and parents will welcome this book as a first of its kind. Affordable for class sets, Balancing Act is an excellent whole language resource, presenting the fast moving, involving story of a 15-year-old girl with a significant balance impairment coupled with hearing loss. Young adults will be intrigued by the Egyptian settings and suspenseful climax, and most will readily identify with family relationships and social issues as they relate to a character who just happens not to hear normally or walk right. Written by the author of Belonging, the novel rings with authenticity, as it should, since Virginia M. Scott lost her hearing as a teenager and is balance-impaired. Balancing Act is a life-affirming look at the need to accept and to be accepted that deserves a niche on junior and high school library shelves, in the young adult section of the public library, and in classrooms everywhere.

Cajun's Song
Darlene Toole

Cajun's Song is a delightful story that will teach youngsters and adults alike about Hearing Dogs and the role they play. Families will find it fun reading, a strong educational tool, and a good gift. Cajun's Song is a bilingual publication in English and Spanish.

"Cajun's Song is a fun book with a beautiful story about a lonely dog in a shelter who becomes a very special Hearing Dog and best friend of Janice, a woman who is deaf. Together, Cajun and Janice find love and fun as they share life and help each other. "

Robin Dickson, President/CEO, Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.