• When I was growing up with a color vision deficiency, there was no literature available for children on this important subject. At long last there is! I hope this book will increase parents’ understanding and calm frustrations of young people who are growing up with this challenging condition.

     George Robertson, retired elementary school principal

• Seeing Color: It’s My Rainbow, Too is a terrific resource for the elementary or middle school teacher and her students on a unique aspect of diversity. Ms. Evans has written the text in “kid friendly” words, yet maintains scientifically accurate explanations for the complexities of color vision deficiency (CVD) and its cause and effects. The book helps children experiencing CVD to understand why they are the way they are and that they are not weird or inadequate – but special! Seeing Color: It’s My Rainbow, Too provides teachers and parents with ways to identify the signs that a child may have CVD and with strategies for supporting children to see the world’s colors differently and adapt to their environments to function effectively with those who have “typical” color vision.

Andrea Whittaker, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Education

• I love the book. It’s certainly important to bring out the fact that CVD exists. It’s like a “closet” condition that is so easy to hide. Two of my three sons have a color deficiency, as did my father. I assumed my sons would adjust and adapt on their own; I would have welcomed this book when they were growing up.

Bobbi Nolan, Mother 

• As an adult, I think I enjoyed the book as much as any 4th-7th grader. This is great reading for anyone, regardless of age. I think of this as one of those books that can sit on the shelf for a lifetime of reference. Additionally, being CVD, I would have multiple copies on the shelf for my curious non-CVD friends.         

            Ed Nolan, Webmaster

• The causes of CVD are well explained and easy for everyone to understand. It gives the reader who sees color well an appreciation of a world without color. I recommend this book not only to students, but to teachers and parents as well. After reading this book you will look at color in a new light.

            Dan Hicks, Fifth Grade Teacher