Welcome to Snark-Land
Hi, I’m Dame Elsa Sjunneson of the Order of the Bat. Or at least that’s one way I like to put my name out there. I’m a professor, historian, media critic, author and editor. I’m also Deafblind.
My first book, Being Seen: One Deafblind Woman’s Fight To End Ableism, won the Washington State Book Award in 2022. It’s a snarky but thoughtful look into how media shapes disability in the modern world.
Elsa gazes down through her purple and gold vintage spectacles, wearing pink lipstick, a leather vest, silk shirt, and pearls. It’s unclear if she’s holding a sword or a white cane, but does it matter?
