CRRL My Librarian: Books Featuring the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Part 2

All He Knew

by Frost, Helen

Book - 2020

In this free verse novel drawn from the author's family history and set in 1939, Deaf six-year-old Henry is sent to the Riverview Home for the Feebleminde...Show more In this free verse novel drawn from the author's family history and set in 1939, Deaf six-year-old Henry is sent to the Riverview Home for the Feebleminded after being deemed unteachable, which is also where conscientious objector Victor Jorgensen has been sent to serve. Together, they might just make it through. Show less

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Deaf Culture 101

A Visual Reference to Deaf Culture, American Sign Language and ASL Interpreting

by Ganezer, Gilda Toby

Book - 2020

Told from the perspective of a Deaf ASL professor and activist, this visual reference photo book provides a wide-ranging perspective on both Deaf and ASL cultures and includes over 525 questions for classroom use and discussion. Told from the perspective of a Deaf ASL professor and activist, this visual reference photo book provides a wide-ranging perspective on both Deaf and ASL cultures and includes over 525 questions for classroom use and discussion. Show less

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Deaf Culture Fairy Tales

by Rosen, Roslyn

Book - 2017

This collection of classic fairy tales incorporates characters who are Deaf or sign and includes signed songs and poems. A great book for those readers who use or want to learn more about ASL or Deaf culture. This collection of classic fairy tales incorporates characters who are Deaf or sign and includes signed songs and poems. A great book for those readers who use or want to learn more about ASL or Deaf culture. Show less

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Five Flavors of Dumb

by John, Antony

Book - 2010

High school senior Piper is profoundly hearing impaired. When her parents spend most of her college money to treat her baby sister with cochlear implants,...Show more High school senior Piper is profoundly hearing impaired. When her parents spend most of her college money to treat her baby sister with cochlear implants, Piper takes a job as the manager of Dumb, her school's most popular rock band. But it soon becomes clear it'll take all Piper's got to get them to semi-superstardom. Show less

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A Handful of Stories

Seventy-four Stories by Deaf Storytellers

by Rosen, Roslyn

Book - 2018

The stories and experiences shared in this collection from Deaf storytellers are heart-touching, thought-provoking, and will resonate with audiences whether Deaf or hearing, native signers or novice. The book includes links to online videos. The stories and experiences shared in this collection from Deaf storytellers are heart-touching, thought-provoking, and will resonate with audiences whether Deaf or hearing, native signers or novice. The book includes links to online videos. Show less

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Raising and Educating A Deaf Child

A Comprehensive Guide to the Choices, Controversies, and Decisions Faced by Parents and Educators

by Marschark, Marc

Book - 2009

In this guide from a professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, parents and educators are introduced to the many factors that can influence a deaf child's academic and social success. In this guide from a professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, parents and educators are introduced to the many factors that can influence a deaf child's academic and social success. Show less

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Religious Signing

A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths

by Costello, Elaine

Book - 2009

In this unique ASL instructional guide, readers are introduced to some of the many signs used by religious communities of all faiths for over a thousand y...Show more In this unique ASL instructional guide, readers are introduced to some of the many signs used by religious communities of all faiths for over a thousand years. The guide includes those for favorite verses, prayers, blessings, and religious "name signs," along with illustrations and instructions to make learning them easier. Show less

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Show Me A Sign

by LeZotte, Ann Clare

Book - 2020

Deaf 11-year-old Mary Lambert lives with her parents in a close-knit Martha's Vineyard town made up of both English and Wampanoag, Deaf and hearing member...Show more Deaf 11-year-old Mary Lambert lives with her parents in a close-knit Martha's Vineyard town made up of both English and Wampanoag, Deaf and hearing members. But then scientist Andrew Noble arrives to discover the source of the town's widespread "infirmity," and soon Mary must fight to regain control of her life. Show less

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Train Go Sorry

Inside A Deaf World

by Cohen, Leah Hager

Book - 1995

One part memoir and one part journalistic masterpiece, hearing author Leah Cohen depicts the life and culture of the Lexington School for the Deaf, where her father was the school superintendent. One part memoir and one part journalistic masterpiece, hearing author Leah Cohen depicts the life and culture of the Lexington School for the Deaf, where her father was the school superintendent. Show less

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The William Hoy Story

How A Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game

by Churnin, Nancy

Book - 2016

This children's book tells the real-life story of baseball player William Hoy, who would become the most accomplished deaf player in Major League Baseball and is sometimes credited with helping to establish the use of hand signals. This children's book tells the real-life story of baseball player William Hoy, who would become the most accomplished deaf player in Major League Baseball and is sometimes credited with helping to establish the use of hand signals. Show less

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CRRL My Librarian: Books Featuring the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Part 1

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How do you make your way through the world when your relationship with hearing is on the outs? These 29 fictional and nonfictional stories present wide-ra...Show more How do you make your way through the world when your relationship with hearing is on the outs? These 29 fictional and nonfictional stories present wide-ranging views of how those who are Deaf or hard of hearing do just that. Note: many of these also have alternative formats, such as eBooks or downloadable eAudiobooks options. Show less

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