Author
Clare Vanderpool
2 books here
Navigating Early
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 770L · 2013
A Newbery Honor book that treats deafness as identity, not tragedy, while delivering genuine adventure and a friendship that feels earned—rare middle-grade representation that doesn't condescend.
Moon Over Manifest
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 820L · 2011
A Newbery winner that earns it — layers of history, mystery, and emotional depth without preaching; kids feel like they're solving something real alongside the protagonist.