Sign of Affection, vol 1
I took a couple years of American Sign Language class ages ago in high school. It‘s been quite interesting seeing the differences in signs compared to Japanese Sign Language 👍🏼
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Sign of Affection, vol 1
I took a couple years of American Sign Language class ages ago in high school. It‘s been quite interesting seeing the differences in signs compared to Japanese Sign Language 👍🏼
#manga
pickThe book is split into two parts, and, while the language and characters are wonderful, I just didn't feel engaged with the story for part one, to the point I almost stopped reading; however, just before the split, the story explodes, and it was a quick read after that. There is a beautiful normalcy in the interactions between the deaf and hearing characters on Martha's Vineyard, and the author takes great care to describe the signing.
pickA doctor working with bonobos at a research facility studying language through hand signs becomes separated, and a down-on-his-luck journalist desperate for a big story is drawn into the chaos. Ape House may not have the same impact as Water for Elephants, but Sara Gruen has a gift for exploring humanity—and for revealing that humans are often the real animals.
pickThe vacation is nearing an end, so it‘s time to cram in the manga! I continue to love A Sign of Affection. It is sweet and wholesome while giving representation into those with disabilities (not a common thing in manga).
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Spent a peaceful couple of hours at the library & library bookstore this morning. The New Books shelf always draws me in first. 📚📚📚
Library morning,
Unread stories call to me,
New Books shelf beckons
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pick#Bibliophile Day 12: This beautiful picturebook has #ProtagWithDisability #ProtagonistsWithDisability and communicate with each other via ASL and flashing lights as they figure our how to vanquish the monster under the bed - and that is to make monster hands (but of course). My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-r64
pickGreat read based upon the book of the same name! I gave it to the federal way community centers little free library!
