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Discover ZULI'S inspiring journey…
ZULI' is a spirited young girl embracing uniqueness and overcoming challenges with courage, friendship, and heart.
Meet ZULI, the inspiring heroine
Join ZULI as she navigates life with hearing loss, discovering inner strength, resilience, and meaningful connection. Each story invites young readers to share in her journey of self-acceptance and growth.
A must-read for kids with hearing differences — and the adults who support them.
Inclusive Children’s Books for Real-World Representation
PERFECT FOR:
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Stories that inspire confidence, curiosity, and self-acceptance.
EDUCATORS & ORGANIZATIONS
Introduce conversations around hearing loss, diversity, empathy, and inclusion
LIBRARIES & COLLECTORS
Meaningful, diverse stories that highlight identity and resilience.
ALSO IDEAL FOR:
Audiology clinics, speech & hearing centers, pediatric wellness spaces, therapeutic programs.
WHY I WROTE THESE BOOKS
I yearned for a character who could truly resonate with me — an inspiration that could uplift my inner child. Yet, I found nothing. Especially as a young girl grappling with hearing loss; there were no characters who resembled me.
Discover Heartwarming Adventures
Celebrate diversity, friendship, and resilience in the My Ears Don’t Work series. Each book highlights kindness, confidence, and staying true to who you are.
Recommendd ages: 3–8 with messages that resonate for all ages
Embracing Self-Acceptance and Friendship
In the debut story, ZULI learns how to navigate challenges caused by hearing loss. Through connection, confidence, and kindness, she discovers the strength within her uniqueness.
THIS IS PERSONAL
THIS IS LEGACY
THIS IS REPRESENTATION
If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.
— Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize author
Order your Copy TODAY!
Order the storybook directly from the author and get your copy personally signed by the author.
Bulk Orders & Discounts
Bulk orders are available for educational and group settings and include a companion resource guide to support discussion and learning beyond the story.
What READERS Are Saying…
★★★★★
I absolutely LOVE it and so does my daughter! The book and activity book is amazing for all ages! One of the best children’s deaf/HOH books I have seen. Thank you so much.
— Jennifer G. Florida Hands & VoicesI really enjoyed ‘My Ears Don’t Work’ and shared it with some of my students—they loved seeing deaf characters reflected in their stories.
★★★★★
— Stephanie N. Educator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing ProgramMy five-year-old daughter and I love this book! It opens up a discussion that I can have with her about the importance of inclusion and what makes us all special and unique with different abilities. I hope there will be a series to this.
★★★★★
— Jackie P. ParentAUTHOR. ADVOCATE. SPEAKER.
A passionate children’s author and creative entrepreneur, Dornalée channels personal experience with hearing loss into stories that inspire self-acceptance and resilience. Beyond writing, she advocates for hearing inclusion and raises awareness about the differences between deafness and hearing loss.
Writing about a brave young girl was an unexpected adventure, but seeing readers, parents, and educators light up with smiles has made it unforgettable
—Author Note
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