True Biz by Sara Nović

The River Valley School for the Deaf is something of a haven for teens who just want to do the things every other hearing teen gets to do. But when the school faces the threat of closure, the three characters at the center of this novel — Charlie, a new student at River Valley; Austin, the golden boy from a long line of a deaf family; and February, the Headmistress of the school — all struggle with what this might mean for their lives. Focusing on themes of belonging, autonomy, and the importance of self-expression, True Biz shows the rich history and culture of Deaf communities.

You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

Middle-grade readers are invited to join the conversation with You're Welcome, Universe. When Julia finds a slur scrawled on the wall of her school, Kingston School for the Deaf, she covers it up with a mural of her own. But when she is expelled for her illegal graffiti, she finds herself the only deaf student at her new school. Julia’s art is her only outlet in this new environment. She soon realizes she may not be the only graffiti artist in town.

Can Bears Ski? by Raymond Antrobus; illustrated by Polly Dunbar

In this children's book, Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels his bed rumble when Dad Bear wakes him up in the morning. He feels the floor shake when his teacher stomps to get his attention. But something else is missing. One day, Little Bear learns that he has been experiencing deafness and will start wearing hearing aids. Little Bear’s new world is LOUD and will take some getting used to, but with the love and support of Dad Bear, he will find his way.