Book details
Zola Gets Hearing Aids
Description
Zola has a problem. She does not hear as well as other kids. Today is the day she goes to the doctor, a special doctor, to check her hearing. Zola is worried because she has heard all about those kids who do not hear well. Her greatest fear is having to wear a hearing aid. She is worried about how her friends will react if she has to get a hearing aid and wear it to school. Will they tease her? Will she be bullied or will they accept her and still be her friend? Not sure about what the day will bring, with great sadness and frustration, she pushes back her blanket and gets out of the bed to go to the doctor's office. "Zola Gets Hearing Aids" was written by an author who has lived with hearing loss her entire life. Driven to help little girls and boys all over the world feel included and accepted, Narita Snead has stepped out of the shadows to be a voice to those who are often ignored.
Age
5-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
44 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Promotes Awareness: 'Zola Gets Hearing Aids' educates readers about hearing impairments and the use of hearing aids, fostering empathy and understanding towards individuals with hearing challenges.
- Empowering Representation: The book features a protagonist with hearing aids, providing representation for children who may feel isolated due to their hearing loss and empowering them to see themselves positively reflected in literature.
- Encourages Inclusivity: By reading this book, children learn the importance of inclusivity and how to be supportive friends to peers who may have different needs or use assistive devices.
- Supports Early Education: The story is designed to be accessible to young readers, making it a valuable tool for parents and educators to introduce topics of diversity, health, and acceptance in an age-appropriate manner.