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Deaf Side Story

Author : Mark Rigney
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781563681455
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Deaf Side Story written by Mark Rigney and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1957 classic American musical West Side Story has been staged by countless community and school theater groups, but none more ambitious than the 2000 production by MacMurray College, a small school in Jacksonville, Illinois. Diane Brewer, the new drama head at the college, determined to add an extra element to the usual demands of putting on a show by having deaf students perform half of the parts. Deaf Side Story presents a fascinating narrative of Brewer and the cast's efforts to mount this challenging play. Brewer turned to the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) to cast the Sharks, the Puerto Rican gang at odds with the Anglo Jets in this musical version of Romeo and Juliet set in the slums of New York. Hearing performers auditioned to be the Jets, and once Brewer had cast her hearing Tony and deaf Maria, then came the challenge of teaching them all to sing/sign and dance the riveting show numbers for which the musical is renowned. She also had to manage a series of sensitive issues, from ensuring the seamless incorporation of American Sign Language into the play to reassuring ISD administrators and students that the production would not be symbolic of any conflict between Deaf and hearing people. Author Mark Rigney portrays superbly the progress of the production, including the frustrations and triumphs of the leads, the labyrinthine campus and community politics, and the inevitable clashes between the deaf high school cast members and their hearing college counterparts. His representations of the many individuals involved are real and distinguished. The ultimate success of the MacMurray production reverberates in Deaf Side Story as a keen depiction of how several distinct individuals from as many cultures could cooperate to perform a classic American art form brilliantly together.

Deaf Child Crossing

Author : Marlee Matlin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442495154
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Deaf Child Crossing written by Marlee Matlin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling and humorous story of friendship from Academy Award–winning actress Marlee Matlin. Cindy looked straight at Megan. Now she looked a little frustrated. "What's the matter? Are you deaf or something?" she yelled back. Megan screamed out, and then fell to the ground, laughing hysterically. "How did you know that?" she asked as she laughed. Megan is excited when Cindy moves into her neighborhood—maybe she’ll finally have a best friend. Sure enough, the two girls quickly become inseparable. Cindy even starts to learn sign language so they can communicate more easily. But when they go away to summer camp together, problems arise. Cindy feels left out because Megan is spending all of her time with Lizzie, another deaf girl; Megan resents that Cindy is always trying to help her, even when she doesn’t need help. Before they can mend their differences, both girls have to learn what it means to be a friend.

How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss [Large Print Edition]

Author : Julia B Florentine
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781098619992
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss [Large Print Edition] by : Julia B Florentine

Download or read book How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss [Large Print Edition] written by Julia B Florentine and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to tell you what people with hearing loss find useful from their communication partners, so that you can be a better communicator. Sometimes, you might find that people with hearing loss shut down when you try to talk to them, or they might react badly to your efforts to communicate. To avoid this, it helps to understand how people with hearing loss actually hear. Because we often make wrong assumptions about how they hear, we start by dispelling myths and answering common questions. Then we explain how you can communicate most effectively."This guide is wonderful! It has already made a difference in my communication with my husband. It captivated my attention, was informative, provided "aha" moments, and the humor sprinkled throughout was delightful." Jane Scott, nurse "...informative ... a pleasure to read ... of great value ... clear, concise, and well targeted to a lay audience." Charles Kerr "This book saved my marriage!" Anonymous wife of a man with hearing loss

Hands of My Father

Author : Myron Uhlberg
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553906275
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book Hands of My Father written by Myron Uhlberg and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By turns heart-tugging and hilarious, Myron Uhlberg’s memoir tells the story of growing up as the hearing son of deaf parents—and his life in a world that he found unaccountably beautiful, even as he longed to escape it. “Does sound have rhythm?” my father asked. “Does it rise and fall like the ocean? Does it come and go like the wind?” Such were the kinds of questions that Myron Uhlberg’s deaf father asked him from earliest childhood, in his eternal quest to decipher, and to understand, the elusive nature of sound. Quite a challenge for a young boy, and one of many he would face. Uhlberg’s first language was American Sign Language, the first sign he learned: “I love you.” But his second language was spoken English—and no sooner did he learn it than he was called upon to act as his father’s ears and mouth in the stores and streets of the neighborhood beyond their silent apartment in Brooklyn. Resentful as he sometimes was of the heavy burdens heaped on his small shoulders, he nonetheless adored his parents, who passed on to him their own passionate engagement with life. These two remarkable people married and had children at the absolute bottom of the Great Depression—an expression of extraordinary optimism, and typical of the joy and resilience they were able to summon at even the darkest of times. From the beaches of Coney Island to Ebbets Field, where he watches his father’s hero Jackie Robinson play ball, from the branch library above the local Chinese restaurant where the odor of chow mein rose from the pages of the books he devoured to the hospital ward where he visits his polio-afflicted friend, this is a memoir filled with stories about growing up not just as the child of two deaf people but as a book-loving, mischief-making, tree-climbing kid during the remarkably eventful period that spanned the Depression, the War, and the early fifties. From the Hardcover edition.

Alone in the Mainstream

Author : Gina A. Oliva
Publisher : Gallaudet University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781563683008
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Alone in the Mainstream written by Gina A. Oliva and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author describes her life and experiences as the only deaf child in her public schools.

When the Mind Hears

Author : Harlan Lane
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307874710
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book When the Mind Hears written by Harlan Lane and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative statement on the deaf, their education, and their struggle against prejudice.

Tone Deaf

Author : Olivia Rivers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1634507088
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Tone Deaf written by Olivia Rivers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His world is music. Her world is silent. Ali Collins was a child prodigy destined to become one of the greatest musicians of the twenty-first century—until she was diagnosed with a life-changing brain tumor. Now, at seventeen, Ali lives in a soundless world where she gets by with American Sign Language and lip-reading. She’s a constant disappointment to her father, a retired cop fighting his own demons, and the bruises are getting harder to hide. When Ali accidentally wins a backstage tour with the chart-topping band Tone Deaf, she’s swept back into the world of music. Jace Beckett, the nineteen-year-old lead singer of the band, has a reputation. He’s a jerk and a player, and Ali wants nothing to do with him. But there’s more to Jace than the tabloids let on. When Jace notices Ali’s bruises and offers to help her escape to New York, Ali can’t turn down the chance at freedom and a fresh start. Soon she’s traveling cross-country, hidden away in Jace’s RV as the band finishes their nationwide tour. With the help of Jace, Ali sets out to reboot her life and rediscover the music she once loved.

Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)

Author : Ann Clare LeZotte
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338255835
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (382 download)

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Download or read book Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) written by Ann Clare LeZotte and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award ∙NPR Best Books of 2020 ∙Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 ∙School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 ∙New York Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist ∙2020 New England Independent Booksellers Award Finalist Deaf author Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism will inspire readers to examine core beliefs and question what is considered normal. * "A must-read." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "More than just a page-turner. Well researched and spare... sensitive... relevant." -- Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times "A triumph." -- Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Award winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret * "Will enthrall readers, but her internal journey...profound." -- The Horn Book, starred review * "Expertly crafted...exceptionally written." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "This book blew me away." -- Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of George "Spend time in Mary's world. You'll be better for it." -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner, Hello, Universe Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability.

Amy, the Story of a Deaf Child

Author : Lou Ann Walker
Publisher : Dutton Childrens Books
ISBN 13 : 9780525671459
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Amy, the Story of a Deaf Child written by Lou Ann Walker and published by Dutton Childrens Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs depict the life of deaf fifth-grader Amy Rowley, who goes to a regular school and enjoys normal activities with the help of hearing aids and sign language.

True Biz

Author : Sara Novic
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0593241517
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book True Biz written by Sara Novic and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A “tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged” (The New York Times Book Review) novel that follows a year of seismic romantic, political, and familial shifts for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the deaf, from the acclaimed author of Girl at War “For those who loved the Oscar-winning film CODA, a boarding school for deaf students is the setting for a kaleidoscope of experiences.”—The Washington Post ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the hearing headmistress, a CODA (child of deaf adult(s)) who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever. This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and joy. Absorbing and assured, idiosyncratic and relatable, this is an unforgettable journey into the Deaf community and a universal celebration of human connection.

Moses Goes to a Concert

Author : Isaac Millman
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374453667
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Moses Goes to a Concert written by Isaac Millman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isaac Millman tells Moses Goes to a Concert in pictures and written English, and in American Sign Language (ASL), introducing hearing children to the signs for some of the key words and ideas. Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sigh Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses. Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store for them, to make this particular concert a special event. You can learn sign language, too! At the end of the book are two full conversations in sign language and a page showing the hand alphabet.

For Hearing People Only: 4th Edition

Author : Matthew S. Moore
Publisher : Deaf Life Press
ISBN 13 : 0970587635
Total Pages : 1586 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book For Hearing People Only: 4th Edition written by Matthew S. Moore and published by Deaf Life Press. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 1586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers to Some of the Most Commonly Asked Questions. About the Deaf Community, its Culture, and the “Deaf Reality.”

Staging Deaf and Hearing Theatre Productions

Author : Andy Head
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031614461
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Staging Deaf and Hearing Theatre Productions written by Andy Head and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Piglet

Author : Melissa Shapiro
Publisher : Atria Books
ISBN 13 : 1982167165
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Piglet written by Melissa Shapiro and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog. When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering, she doesn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little does she know how that decision will transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup. One of the most anxious dogs Melissa had ever encountered, the traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the Shapiro household—which included Melissa’s husband Warren and their three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After weeks of reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and his extraordinary spirit emerged. Melissa soon forged a powerful bond with Piglet, allowing the two to communicate without sound or visual cues. Two months later, when the day arrived to say good-bye to the now dashing, six-pound pink boy dog with the larger than life spirit, Melissa faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could she hand him over to someone willing to give Piglet the full-time attention he required or could she adapt her schedule and her household to make a permanent place for him in her life and work? Of course, the answer was simple: love would find a way. Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of Piglet’s infectiously positive mindset. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach the power of empathy, love, and kindness.

Silence

Author : Deborah A. Lytton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781609079451
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book Silence written by Deborah A. Lytton and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an accident robs Stella of her hearing and her dream of going to Broadway, she meets Hayden, a boy who stutters, and comes to learn what it truly means to connect and communicate in a world filled with silence.

Music Talent & Performance

Author : Henry Kingsbury
Publisher : Temple University Press
ISBN 13 : 1439904022
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (399 download)

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Download or read book Music Talent & Performance written by Henry Kingsbury and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthropologist's unusual ethnography of an American conservatory.

Deaf Culture Fairy Tales (B+w)

Author : Roz Rosen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986355264
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (552 download)

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Download or read book Deaf Culture Fairy Tales (B+w) written by Roz Rosen and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are transported into the enchanting world of fairy tales in this book - with one slight twist: all the stories have characters who are Deaf or sign. Designed for the reader who uses American Sign Language or wants to learn about sign language and Deaf culture, each story takes unexpected and fun turns, always with a lesson in mind. Classics in this book include Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Three Little Pigs, Beauty and the Beast, and many others. Also included are signed songs and poems one can play with in sign language. Original illustrations help make the stories come alive. With such magnificent culture, history, morals, humor, and imagination, this marvelous book will delight readers of all ages.