Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. She is proud of her lineage.īut recent events have delivered winds of change. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. You'll be better for it.' - Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner, Hello, Universe

'This book blew me away.' - Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of George * 'Engrossing.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'Expertly crafted.exceptionally written.' - School Library Journal, starred review * 'Will enthrall readers, but her internal journey.profound.' - The Horn Book, starred review 'A triumph.' - Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Award winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret

relevant.' - Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times * 'A must-read.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism will inspire readers to examine core beliefs and question what is considered normal. 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 Finalistĭeaf 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. About the Book It is 1805 and Mary Lambert has always felt safe among the deaf community of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard where practically everyone communicates in a shared sign language, but recent events have shattered her life her brother George has died, land disputes between English settlers and the Wampanoag people are becoming increasingly bitter, and a 'scientist' determined to discover the origins of the islands' widespread deafness has decided she makes the perfect 'live specimen'-and kidnapped her.ĭon't miss the companion book, Set Me Free

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