Future Girl

Name: Future Girl
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760294373
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By Asphyxia

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Future Girl by Asphyxia is a young adult novel that tells the story of a Deaf teenager navigating life in a dystopian future. Piper struggles to assert her identity and independence against a backdrop of environmental unrest. Her journey unfolds as she grapples with self-discovery, advocacy, and challenging societal norms.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that explore themes of identity, resilience, and social change. Set in a future world facing environmental challenges, this young adult novel beautifully weaves Deaf culture into its narrative, offering a fresh perspective on communication and empowerment.

Future Girl

Future Girl explores what it means to come of age as a Deaf teenager, against the backdrop of a near-future Melbourne on the brink of environmental catastrophe.

Description

Piper's mum wants her to be 'normal', to pass as hearing and get a good job. But when peak oil hits and Melbourne lurches towards environmental catastrophe, Piper has more important things to worry about, such as how to get food.

When she meets Marley, a CODA (child of Deaf adult), a door opens into a new world—where Deafness is something to celebrate rather than hide, and where resilience is created through growing your own food rather than it being delivered on a truck.

As she dives into learning Auslan, sign language that is exquisitely beautiful and expressive, Piper finds herself falling hard for Marley. But Marley, who has grown up in the Deaf community yet is not Deaf, is struggling to find his place in the hearing world. How can they be together?

Future Girl is the art journal of sixteen-year-old Piper, a visual extravaganza of text, paint, collage and drawings, woven into a deeply engaging coming-of-age story set in near-future Melbourne.

See what other authors are saying about Future Girl:

'A life-changing book for young Deaf and disabled people.' CARLY FINDLAY, OAM

'A book that everyone should read.' JACKIE FRENCH, AM

'Brilliantly imaginative, totally immersive.' AMIE KAUFMAN

'This book captures the epitome of being human.' DRISANA LEVITZKE-GRAY, Young Australian of the Year 2015

'Beautiful, immersive...a sensory feast.' JACLYN MORIARTY

'I f*%#~ing love this book. Extraordinary.' ADAM POTTLE

'I can't wait for the world to read Future Girl.' ANNA SEYMOUR

Future Girl confronts the challenges ahead of us.' SEAN WILLIAMS

Highly acclaimed: longlisted in the CBCA Awards, shortlisted for the ABIAs, Aurealis Awards and Indie Book Awards, winner of the Readings YA Book Prize and ALA Schneider Family Book Award.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Future Girl by Asphyxia has been highly praised for its vibrant portrayal of the Deaf experience, with reviewers noting its powerful messages about identity, empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The book's unique combination of art and narrative is described as transformative, offering readers an immersive experience that is both visually and emotionally engaging. Critics commend its insightful depiction of Deaf culture and the challenges and triumphs of its protagonist, Piper McBride, making it a must-read for both Deaf and hearing audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760294373

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 384

Collections

Asphyxia Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Asphyxia is an artist, writer and public speaker. Author of the much-loved junior fiction series the Grimstones, Asphyxia has also been a circus performer and puppeteer. An avid art-journal creator, she loves to share her process and help others benefit from this amazing tool for self-expression, problem-solving, planning, goal-tracking and self-esteem.

Deaf since the age of three, Asphyxia learnt to sign when she was eighteen, which changed her life. She is now a Deaf activist, sharing details of Deaf experience. She raises awareness of oppression of Deaf people and what we can do to change this. Her free online Auslan course (www.asphyxia.com.au) has had over 15,000 students.

Asphyxia is kept busy with her small farm where she combines food-growing with art - creating a magical aesthetic with plants and natural elements.

Her novel for teens, Future Girl, combines all these passions.