Hear Me

By: Kerry O'Malley Cerra

Narrated by: Caitlin Davies

One year after being diagnosed with hearing loss, Rayne’s hearing keeps getting worse, even with aids.

It’s a struggle to maintain friendships and keep up in school, surfing is now a wipeout, and she can’t understand her favorite singer’s lyrics. But worst of all, Rayne’s parents are pushing for her to get cochlear implants, a surgery Rayne’s not convinced is worth the risks and challenges.

Rayne begs her parents to consider other options, but they’re not budging. With the surgery looming, Rayne sets off on a bus journey that forces her to face her own assumptions about what her hearing loss means and what kind of life she could have. With the help of some new friends, Rayne realizes that even though her ears may be broken, she is not.

©2022 Kerry O'Malley Cerra (P)2022 Blackstone Audio

A must read for any age

WOW! I loved loved loved this book/audio. The themes of personal advocacy, denial, and self-acceptance are so well written and could be understood by anyone at any age. I was brought to tears multiple times (in the best ways) and I would highly recommend this read to everyone!

Wonderful book

This book highlights many struggles that students who have a hearing loss face every day. The author’s real life experiences were evident, and her descriptions were riveting. As a teacher of the deaf/ hard of hearing, I will be recommending this book to general education teachers, parents, and students.