This project aimed to address these barriers by conducting HL screenings for children in the often-overlooked 2-6 age range across NorCal preschools, and by implementing a children’s book as a resource for familiarizing and conditioning preschoolers to the screening process. My project, with the mentorship of the UCSF Pediatric Otolaryngology department, aimed to investigate the effect of a children’s book on “Unable to Complete” (UAC) rates across public, private, and Head Start/Early Head Start schools in the NorCal region. We hypothesized that the primary outcome of the children’s book intervention would be the decreased percentage of UAC rates, therefore enabling a more accurate and earlier diagnosis of children with HL. Secondary outcomes would be simplifying the process for school administrators who may eventually want to implement screening protocols of their own, as well as reducing anxiety for recruited children and their parents. Responsibilities included leading a team of research coordinators, organizing the hearing screenings, and writing a children’s book. Some limitations involved ensuring the statistical validity of the study, namely the bias of screening repeat schools that have already had experience with the process, and the uncertainty of teacher compliance with reading the book. Despite these challenges, a preliminary analysis performed in Shasta County showcased that there was an observed increase in screening compliance, along with positive involvement from teachers who made encouraging references to the book.