Proud to be Deaf

Name: Proud to be Deaf
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526302199
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Nick Beese and Ava Beese and Lilli Beese

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Proud to be Deaf, written by Nick, Ava, and Lilli Beese, is a vibrant children's book that celebrates the richness of Deaf culture and the Deaf community's unique experiences. Through engaging storytelling and illustrations, the book invites young readers to learn about sign language, Deaf identity, and the joy found in embracing one's differences.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this heartwarming children's story if you're interested in exploring the vibrant world of Deaf culture through the eyes of a Deaf family. It's a delightful and educational read for children and parents alike, offering an inspiring perspective on embracing one's identity and fostering understanding and acceptance.

A wonderful child-led book that celebrates Deaf culture and introduces readers to British Sign Language.

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Proud to be Deaf is a wonderful child-led book that celebrates Deaf culture and introduces readers to British Sign Language.

Marvellously positive and encouraging throughout, this would be a useful addition to any primary school or public library, as well as being useful to help any child understand a little more about their deaf peers. - The Carousel

Ava is like any other 7-year-old. She likes to talk and laugh with her friends, is obsessed with dogs and loves being active. Ava is also deaf - and she's proud of it. She loves her deaf community, that she's bilingual, and that she experiences the world differently from hearing people.

In this book, Ava welcomes her hearing peers to her daily life, the way technology helps her navigate the world and explains common misconceptions about deaf people - and introduces some of her deaf heroes who have achieved amazing things. She talks about her experiences at school making friends with hearing children, and teaches readers the BSL alphabet and some BSL phrases.

Featuring photos of Ava, her friends and family throughout, plus illustrations of hand signs, this book celebrates deafness rather than discussing 'overcoming challenges' or 'stigma'. Perfect for readers aged 5 and upwards.

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?

Proud to be Deaf provides a compelling insight into the daily life of a deaf child named Ava, highlighting how technology aids her and dispelling common misconceptions about deafness. The book is praised for its positive and encouraging approach, making it an excellent resource for fostering empathy and understanding in primary schools and libraries. Additionally, it successfully showcases the deaf community and their language, as highlighted by various reviewers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526302199

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

Illustrated by Romina Marti

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 48

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Ava Beese Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lilli Beese Nick Beese

About the Author

Lilli Beese (Author)

Ava Beese is seven years old. When she was two, her dad Nick posted a YouTube video of her signing with her mum over dinner. It went viral, was watched almost 1.5 million times, and was picked up by BBC News. The videos her family still post of their BSL dinner chats continue to receive tens of thousands of hits.

Ava's mum, Lilli Beese, is a BSL interpreter, television presenter and trainee psychologist.

Ava's dad, Nick Beese, is a designer and former captain of Great Britain's deaf football team.

Together, Nick and Lilli founded support group Deaf Parents Deaf Children. They regularly campaign on deaf issues.