What do you think?
Proud to be Deaf
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.
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.
48 pages, Paperback
Published September 3, 2019
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
March 13, 2023
As an educational leader at a school that has an attached Hearing impairment unit ,I understand how important it is to ensure all children are aware of other disabilities and how they can help and support children with learning impairments too -through developing their own understanding. This book provides a perfect tool for both schools and parents - it’s excellent. The information is presented in an interesting way with child friendly language and bright and engaging illustrations and visuals too. It also aids deaf children to identify with the other children mentioned in the book too, empowering them to accomplish many different things like they have. Great for primary aged children. Highly recommended.
July 23, 2019
An amazing little book for children and adults!
I can imagine it would be if particular use to any children who have a Deaf child in there class, or know a Deaf child.
It does an amazing job at both educating children on the Deaf community, celebrating their achievements, and also helping children to learn acceptance and inclusivity with Deaf children they may encounter.
The illustrations and Narrator are also a great addition that make the book incredibly child friendly and easy to understand.
I can imagine it would be if particular use to any children who have a Deaf child in there class, or know a Deaf child.
It does an amazing job at both educating children on the Deaf community, celebrating their achievements, and also helping children to learn acceptance and inclusivity with Deaf children they may encounter.
The illustrations and Narrator are also a great addition that make the book incredibly child friendly and easy to understand.
March 26, 2020
Ava is like any other 7-year-old girl, who likes to talk and laugh with her friends, and she is obsessed with dogs and loves being active. Ava is also deaf and she's so proud of it. She loves her deaf community, and she really loves that she's bilingual, and that she experiences the world differently from hearing people. I would recommend this book because the girl is very proud of who she is, she has really great confidence and this book can help the children who are also like her but are not as proud.
April 10, 2019
This is a great way for children to learn about Deaf culture. It is fun and informative. It has a BSL dictionary in the back.
March 21, 2018
A very much needed book!
Finally a book to explain basic points about the Deaf culture ! Beautiful , simple and to the point! Ava and her family should be very proud of what they created!
Finally a book to explain basic points about the Deaf culture ! Beautiful , simple and to the point! Ava and her family should be very proud of what they created!
September 19, 2025
Fascinating to read about British Sign Language (as someone well-versed in American Sign Language) and very kid-friendly! A great read for Deaf Awareness Month (September)!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews