Stephanie Stewart, sign language interpreter, Lawrence

“‘A Journey into the Deaf-World'” by Harlan Lane. It’s about deaf people’s culture, heritage and language.”

Stephanie Cook, pharmaceutical representative, Lawrence

“‘The Christmas Shoes.'” It’s a story about a little boy’s mother who is dying of cancer, and he wants to get her these red Christmas shoes. It’s really a story about the haves and have-nots and the real meaning of Christmas.”

Mike McGloin, Washburn Rural High School senior, Topeka

“I’m reading a book called ‘First Person Plural’ It’s a book about psychology, which is something I’m really into.”

Marilyn Laverentz, retired teacher, Oskaloosa

“‘Least Likely Bride’ by Jane Feather. The story is about this woman who has been kidnapped. I like to read historical fictions.”

Steve Allen, Sunset Hill School fifth-grader, Lawrence

“Trumpet of the Swan,” by E.B. White. It’s all about a defective swan who is going through a lot of adventures in order to talk to others.”