{"product_id":"a-little-mic-a-big-change-becoming-hearing-empowered-a-story-for-kids-9798994113400","title":"A Little Mic, A Big Change: Becoming Hearing Empowered: A Story for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven with her hearing aid, Kaylee works harder than anyone knows just to keep up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaylee loves running fast and hanging out with her best friend Zoe. But when background noise fills the cafeteria or gym, even her new hearing aid can't help her catch every word. Missing instructions in PE class is frustrating, and embarrassing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Field Day coming up and the relay race on the line, Kaylee needs a solution. When her audiologist introduces her to a small wireless microphone, it might be exactly what she needs, if she can find the courage to ask her teacher to wear it in front of everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis week, Kaylee will learn that the right tools can help, that speaking up gets a little easier with practice, and that sometimes the biggest changes start with something small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA realistic, empowering story about finding your voice, one small step at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Little Mic, A Big Change tells a heartfelt, realistic story about what it's like to navigate school with hearing loss: misunderstandings, frustration, courage, and all. Filled with friendship, teamwork, humor, and hope, this book empowers every kid to be a better communicator and a stronger ally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers ages 8-13, classrooms, book clubs, and anyone who's ever felt lost in the noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading Level: Grade 4 Interest Level: Grades 3-8 Genre: Realistic Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRybak, Katherine S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Katherine S. Rybak spent over 30 years as a special education teacher, culminating in her work as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Born hard of hearing herself, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her writing. Katherine is the creator of the Hearing Empowered series, which includes resources for children, adults, and families navigating life with hearing loss. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.","brand":"Hearing Out Loud Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033897169170,"sku":"9798994113400","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_be82f6d9-02b5-41a1-bdc9-5bc5c48745a1.jpg?v=1770977503","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-little-mic-a-big-change-becoming-hearing-empowered-a-story-for-kids-9798994113400","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}