20220514-2 California Council of the Blind 20220514-2 5th General Session Day 3

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Linda Porelle, Secretary, San Francisco, Ca Presiding
• Welcome Back!

• Susan Glass: The Wild Language of Deer o Susan Glass, Sunnyvale, Ca o Alice Turner, Sunnyvale, Ca Connecting How Braille Literacy Influenced the Publishing of a Book of Poetry – “The Wild Language of Deer” authored by Susan Glass Participants joined us for a lively interview with Susan Glass, author of a newly published book of poetry, “The Wild Language of Deer,” and learned how her life-long understanding of braille and love of nature influenced her as a teacher, writer, and published author. The discussion included how Susan connected with a cooperative publishing group to collaborate to select poems and designed the book, resulting in a beautiful selection of Susan’s poetry. Participants heard Susan read selected poems and learned the background story for each selection, and helpful tips for best practices for writers.

• Storytime with Kelly Brakenhoff o Kelly Brakenhoff, Author, Lincoln, Ne Who doesn’t love a delightful story time? Participants sat in a virtual circle and listened in as Kelly Brakenhoff read her Childrens Book from the “Duke the Deaf Dog” series, Farts Make Noise.” Duke the Deaf Dog learns that some noises are loud, and some are quiet. Whether it's a tapping crayon, a beeping fire drill, or a crinkly candy wrapper, both parents and children alike will understand the need to know the difference between noises. A fun, engaging way to teach children that some noises are not polite.

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