The Silence Between Us

"Maya Harris lost her hearing at 13. She had been attending a school for the deaf, but because of a family move to Colorado, she ends up at a hearing high school, where she faces a steady stream of trials without a lot of wins. Reading about Maya’s struggles can sometimes be almost as exhausting as it is compelling – but The Silence Between Us is eminently un-put-down-able, and author Alison Gervais (who’s hard of hearing) pulls off fascinating storytelling acrobatics in her dialogue. This book both taught me things about the deaf community and inspired me to continue my education well after the story was finished."