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• All He Knew

  Frost, Helen, 1949-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Deaf Culture 101

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

  Ganezer, Gilda Toby

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  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.

• Deaf Culture Fairy Tales

  Rosen, Roslyn

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  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.

• A Handful of Stories

  Seventy-four Stories by Deaf Storytellers

  Rosen, Roslyn

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  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.

• Religious Signing

  a Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths

  Costello, Elaine

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Show Me a Sign

  LeZotte, Ann Clare

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Train Go Sorry

  Inside a Deaf World

  Cohen, Leah Hager

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  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.

• The William Hoy Story

  How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game

  Churnin, Nancy

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  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.

• 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-ranging views of how those who are Deaf or hard of hearing do just that. Note: many of these also…Read moreRead more of this annotation