Love Sounds Like

A children’s bedtime book about hearing loss and the ways we experience love

hardback + paperback available November 12

Love is much more than a sound.

We don’t have to experience the world the same way to experience love.

Before Shepherd removes his cochlear implant processors at night, he asks his mama what love sounds like. Using creative dialogue, they explore not just what love sounds like, but what it smells, feels, tastes, and looks like. Together, they discover that love is much more than a sound.

Readers of all ages will fall in love with this heartfelt children’s bedtime tale, written in soothing rhyme and featuring a sweet conversation between a hearing mother and her deaf son. Order your eBook today and then get ready for the hardback and paperback available November 12!

The heart behind the story.

In December 2023, my second son Shepherd was born profoundly deaf. This came as a shock and was hard to come to terms with – at first. But the more we learned about the richness of d/Deaf culture and the more we saw how Shepherd experienced the world, the more we realized love is not confined to one culture, defined by one ability, nor limited by one sense. That is the heart and the hope behind Love Sounds Like – to remind readers that we don’t have to experience the world the same way to experience love. Plus, now I get to tell Shepherd “I love you” in two languages – English and ASL!

Through this book, I hope to increase the representation of deaf characters in kid lit; encourage other families who have kiddos with hearing loss or who simply experience the world differently from their loved ones; and remind my own two boys that my love for them is beyond anything I could ever describe.

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Who is this book for?

Families who have children with hearing loss.

Given that 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents, this story intentionally reflects the reality for many families.

Families who want to add more inclusive literature to their bookshelves.

With three million children in the U.S. alone experiencing hearing loss, this book embraces inclusive storytelling and promotes empowerment and visibility by placing a deaf child at the heart of the story.

Fans of endearing bedtime read-alouds.

This sweet bedtime story features poetic rhyming text, creative descriptions, and dreamy, vibrant illustrations to captivate readers of all ages.

And YOU.

The story’s universal message of love transcending our senses and abilities is a beautiful reminder to all readers that we don’t have to experience the world in the same way to experience love.

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About the Author:
Hannah Jessen Conway.

Hannah Jessen Conway believes words have the power to change the world. With a background in Christian blogging and nonprofit marketing, her desire to publish inclusive children’s literature grew when her second son was born deaf. Her debut picture book is a children’s bedtime story that explores a tender conversation between a hearing mother and her deaf son. Hannah lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, two precious sons, and a mischievous rescue mutt. She loves Jesus, historical fiction, and college basketball.

*For author visits, media inquiries, or other questions, please contact Hannah below. Press kit available upon request. 

About the Illustrator:
Remesh Ram.

Remesh is the co-owner and the Managing Director at Prayan Animation Studio, a top-notch animation and illustration hub in India. With 18+ years of rich experience, he leads Prayan’s creative projects.

Thanks to his skilled leadership, the studio has created countless captivating illustrations for children’s books worldwide. Known for his keen eye for detail and a natural flair for color, Remesh has developed a unique and versatile artistic style that truly sets him apart.

Free Love Sounds Like Activity Book!

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