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Proud to be Deaf Ava Beese

Proud to be Deaf By Ava Beese

Proud to be Deaf by Ava Beese


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Summary

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

Proud to be Deaf Summary

Proud to be Deaf by Ava Beese

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 BSL phrases. Featuring photos of Ava, her friends and family throughout, plus illustrations of hand signs.

Proud to be Deaf Reviews

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 ... an excellent way to understand and empathise. * Parents In Touch *
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 *
This book is subtitled 'Discover my community and my language' and it certainly achieves that aim. * The School Librarian *

About Ava Beese

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.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Title page
  • 2: Contents
  • 4: Meet Ava
  • 6: British Sign Language
  • 8: All sign language is unique
  • 10: My mum and dad
  • 12: Life at home
  • 14: My school
  • 16: My deaf friends
  • 18: Hobbies
  • 20: Out and about
  • 22: My hearing aids
  • 24: Cochlear implants
  • 26: Vocalising
  • 28: My future
  • 30: Becoming a good hearing friend
  • 32: BSL alphabet
  • 34: BSL numbers
  • 36: BSL questions
  • 38: BSL important words
  • 40: BSL topics
  • 42: BSL at school
  • 44: BSL out and about
  • 46: Words to remember
  • 47: Further information
  • 48: Index

Additional information

GOR010590867
9781526302182
1526302187
Proud to be Deaf by Ava Beese
Used - Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20170511
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Proud to be Deaf