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Katie Booth is a writer who has published essays, articles, and a book on Alexander Graham Bell and deafness. She has received fellowships, awards, and media recognition for her work.
- Invention of Miracles
"Researched and written through the Deaf perspective, Katie...
- Invention of Miracles
Katie Booth is the author of a revisionist biography of Alexander Graham Bell, revealing his quest to end deafness and its impact on the deaf community. She has been researching and living with this story for over fifteen years, and has received acclaim from critics and experts.
May 26, 2021 · Katie Booth is a writer and teacher who explores the intersection of deafness, history, and identity in her essays. Read her articles on The Believer, Aeon, Catapult, and more, and learn about her book The Invention of Miracles.
Katie Booth. S&S/April 2021. “A fascinating tale of great love, innovation, personal drama, and the unexpected consequences of good intentions.” — Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs. “A provocative, sensitive, beautifully written biography of an American genius.”
Katie Booth is a self-employed writer, editor, and ghostwriter who has published essays, stories, and a book on Alexander Graham Bell and deafness. She has also taught and tutored at various institutions and received several awards and fellowships for her work.
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- Freelance Writer, Editor, And Ghostwriter
- Self-Employed
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Pitt alumna and writer Katie Booth discusses her book, “The Invention of Miracles,” about the life and legacy of Alexander Graham Bell, a controversial figure in deaf history. She also talks about the struggle for deaf rights and diversity in language and communication.
Katie Booth has been researching this story for more than fifteen years, poring over Bell’s papers, Library of Congress archives, and the records of deaf schools around America. But she’s also lived with this story for her entire life.
