Proud to be deaf

informative · positive · inclusive · celebratory

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What is Proud to be deaf about?

Ava is seven, deaf and proud of who she is. She introduces readers to her Deaf community, British Sign Language and the ways she communicates at home and school. Along the way, she explains how technology helps her, answers common questions about deafness and shares stories of inspiring Deaf people. With photographs of Ava, her family and friends, plus illustrations of signs, this child-led book offers a warm, informative celebration of identity, language, friendship and belonging.

About the author

Ava Beese is the co-author of Proud to be Deaf, a bright and welcoming book about her life, community and British Sign Language. She enjoys sharing how she communicates, learns and has fun with friends and family. Through her writing, Ava helps readers discover that everyone has their own strengths and ways of experiencing the world. Her book encourages children to be curious, kind and proud of what makes them unique.