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Sign Language Companion
Sign Language Companion: A Handbook of British Signs | CATH. SMITH
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I am currently taking a course trying to learn British Sign Language and I would like to learn more about deaf culture and I was wondering if anyone knew of any novels which have this included? I‘d be very grateful! Thank you

fredthemoose Check out True Biz if you haven‘t already… 12mo
Mrs_B @fredthemoose that‘s a great suggestion, thank you! 12mo
Bookwormjillk Second True Biz 12mo
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TieDyeDude I'm not sure about novels. I read a non-fiction book that examined the independent development of a new form of sign language that was really interesting and looked at sign language from a linguistic and social POV. There is also a hearing-impaired contestant on this year's Great British Baking Show, which was cool to see, though her interpreter was not shown too often and she wore a device, so her signing was also minimal. 12mo
Megabooks You may already know this! True Biz features American Sign Language, which because of the influence of French teachers at early American deaf schools, is more similar to LSF than British Sign Language. However, I will recommend this memoir by an American Deaf author. I love how he talked about traveling with other Deaf folks who speak other sign languages. (edited) 12mo
Mrs_B @Bookwormjillk 💜 thank you! 12mo
Mrs_B @TieDyeDude thank you very much, do you have the name of the book? I‘m trying to learn more about deaf culture. 12mo
Mrs_B @Megabooks thank you very much! 12mo
Mrs_B @Megabooks also, fascinating fact!!! 12mo
Mrs_B @TieDyeDude thank you! 12mo
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