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Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)
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Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)

Written by Ann Clare LeZotte

Narrated by Nora Hunter

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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This piercing exploration of ableism and racism answers the call to dig deep, examine core beliefs, and question what is considered normal. Perfect for summer reading, distance learning, and school, peer, and family book groups.Deaf author and librarian Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting Own Voices story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century.

* "A must-read." -- Kirkus Review, starred review"LeZotte's novel is more than just a page-turner. Well researched and spare... sensitive... relevant... Middle-grade readers of every age will find a girl to root for who is asking all the right questions." -- Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times"A triumph." -- Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Honor Book, The Invention of Hugo CabretMary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage.But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. It will make you forever question your own ideas about what is normal.* "Mary's dramatic adventure will enthrall readers, but her internal journey...is equally important, and profound." -- The Horn Book, starred review* "Expertly crafted...exceptionally written." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"This book blew me away." -- Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of George"Spend time in Mary's world. You'll be better for it." -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner, Hello, Universe
LanguageEnglish
PublisherScholastic
Release dateJan 19, 2021
ISBN9781338761344
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)
Author

Ann Clare LeZotte

Ann Clare LeZotte is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and she has had her poems published in the American Poetry Review, the New Republic, and the Threepenny Review. She lives in Gainesville, Florida. She is completely deaf.

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    A little-known aspect of deaf history is brought to life by this #ownvoices author. I liked reading about deafness from the perspective of someone you know can accurately depict it. The story has a little bit of thriller to it, and the narrator did a great job.