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Daisy Kent Released Second Children's Book

The local author published a new story to coincide with the end of Deaf Awareness Month.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Special Needs

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Las Vegas author Daisy Kent has released her second children's book, Daisy Doo All the Sounds at the Zoo, following the conclusion of Deaf Awareness Month. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Las Vegas resident Daisy Kent has released her second children's book, Daisy Doo All the Sounds at the Zoo. Kent authored the project alongside her mother and announced its availability on September 29, 2026.

Why it matters

The book release comes as a conclusion to Deaf Awareness Month, highlighting Kent's continued efforts in advocacy. Kent, who received a cochlear implant in 2023, also founded the Hear Your Heart nonprofit in April 2021.

This release marks the second children's book authored by Kent since she founded the Hear Your Heart nonprofit in April 2021. The work is now available for purchase via Amazon.

The players

Daisy Kent

A Las Vegas resident, author, and founder of the Hear Your Heart nonprofit.

Thor Herbst

The fiance of Daisy Kent who lives with her in Las Vegas.

The details

Daisy Kent and her mother collaborated to create the story, which features themes consistent with the author's background in the deaf community. Kent, who lives in Las Vegas with Thor Herbst, announced the project on Instagram. The book is currently listed for sale through online retail platforms.

Timeline

  1. April 2021: Daisy Kent founded the Hear Your Heart nonprofit.

  2. March 2023: Kent received a cochlear implant.

  3. March 2024: Kent declined the lead role on The Bachelorette.

  4. September 29, 2026: Kent announced the release of her new book.

Beyond the Strip

This book release follows the mission of the Hear Your Heart nonprofit, which Kent founded in 2021 to support the deaf community. The new story builds on her public platform as an advocate following her 2023 cochlear implant.

Residents interested in the new title can find it available for purchase through Amazon. The book release serves as a resource for those looking for materials centered on deaf awareness and inclusion.

The takeaway

Kent continues to leverage her platform for community advocacy following her high-profile decision to reject a television role in 2024. Readers can monitor her social media channels for future updates regarding her nonprofit and upcoming literary projects.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Reality TV World.

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