The Speedy Sled (Emma Every Day)

The Speedy Sled (Emma Every Day)

After an epic snowfall, Emma is ready to try sledding. But it's a lot scarier than she thought it would be! Emma wears a cochlear implant because she's Deaf, and she's worried it might fall off. Emma must face her fears to discover new fun in this early chapter book. Emma Carter is back with more everyday adventures in this beloved early chapter book series featuring a Deaf main ­character. In these newest installments, Emma picks out the perfect pumpkin and carves a Jack-o'-lantern with a Cochlear Implant for her Halloween patch and later faces her fear of a steep sledding hill during a snowy day. The stories are brief and accessible, with large, colorful illustrations that support the text and highlight emotions and action. Signs are incorporated directly into the story with both finger spelling and illustrations, reinforcing key vocabulary in a natural and engaging way. Each book concludes with a short glossary, discussion questions, and new signs to learn--perfect for encouraging curiosity about sign language and Deaf culture. VERDICT These new titles maintain the high quality of the series and are a strong, ­inclusive addition to any collection.-- "School Library Journal" Christy L. Reid loves writing the Emma Every Day series, which she started in 2019. Deaf-blind since childhood, Christy received a Cochlear Implant (CI) as an adult to help her hear and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. She and her husband have three sons, who are all adults now. Christy, her husband, their middle son (who is also deaf-blind), and Ally, their cattle dog, recently moved to New York. Elena Aiello is an illustrator and character designer. After graduating as a marketing specialist, she decided to study art direction and CGI. Doing so, she discovered a passion for illustration and conceptual art. She works as a freelancer for various magazines and publishers. Elena loves video games and sushi and lives with her husband and her little pug, Gordon, in Milan, Italy.