Chaucer’s Book Talk & Signing with Jennifer Chassman Browne “See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability”

Monday, October 26 2026- 6:00 PM

Chaucer’s Books (3321 State Street) hosts Jennifer Chassman Browne for a book talk and signing of See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability 

As part of this event, from 5:30 – 7:30pm, 10% of all in-store sales will be donated to Access Central Coast.

*Note – This event is in a location that is accessible to mobility devices. To request additional accommodations, please email Jenn at jachassman@gmail.com or Jake at jakeoaktown@gmail.com.

Description

See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability will help you to gain an understanding of the varied answers to these questions.

25% of people in the world live with disabilities. See Us, Know Us introduces the reader to a diverse group of people who share their experiences in honest and vulnerable ways that lead the reader to carry these stories out into the world, thinking about and retelling them. Each profile consists of a portrait, a narrative biography, an original poem, and a poem origin story, which is a narrative summary of the conversation that led to the poem.

Upon stepping into these stories, readers will be captivated and feel connected. As well, they will learn so much about the lives, joys, and challenges of those living with disabilities, and will leave with a desire to create a world that is more accepting and inclusive; a world in which all feel that they belong. – Courtesy of the Author

About the Author

Jennifer Chassman Browne has been an educator for over 25 years, and has experience working with students ranging from 3rd grade through the university level. Most of her work has been as an English and Creative Writing teacher and as a school leader.

Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old and uses her lived experience in her work as a disability advocate and educator.

Five years ago, Jenn founded New Ground Educational Consulting​. Her focus has been to develop and present workshops related to Inclusion and Belonging. Jenn has been a featured guest on Pushing Limits, one of the only public radio shows focused on disability, and has also contributed columns to a variety of publications. Most recently, Jenn was the keynote speaker for the Pacific ADA Center’s annual conference where she presented a session entitled, Beginning with Belonging; Reimagining the ADA.

Jenn has just completed her book, See Us, Know US: Profiles of Disability which is a collection of profiles about people with disabilities. Each profile includes a portrait, a narrative biography, and an original poem written by Jenn for the person being profiled.