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• Articulate

  a Deaf Memoir of Voice

  Kolb, Rachel,

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  Born the same year the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, Kolb writes about her life as well as cultural communication and the voice in this book that blends history and the personal.

• A Sign of Her Own

  Marsh, Sarah (Novelist),

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  This historical fiction about a woman deafened by scarlet fever was written by a Deaf author who grew up with British Sign Language. Includes Alexander Graham Bell as a character.

• True Biz

  a Novel

  Nović, Sara, 1987-

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  This story dives into the diversity of Deaf experiences at the River Valley School for the Deaf, as it follows a variety of students whose school is being threatened with closure.

• The Quiet Ear

  An Investigation of Missing Sound : a Memoir

  Antrobus, Raymond,

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  As a kid growing up in London, Antrobus found solace and strength in poetry as he navigated bullying and his own confusion, and this lyrical memoir examines his past with tenderness and gorgeous writing.

• Deaf Utopia

  a Memoir-and a Love Letter to a Way of Life

  DiMarco, Nyle, 1989-

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  For something with a pop culture spin, there's this bright memoir by a reality TV alum, born as one of Deaf twins to an Italian American family.

• Against Technoableism

  Rethinking Who Needs Improvement

  Shew, Ashley, 1983-

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  An intriguing and well argued look at the ways disabled people work with and think about technologies, the author incorporates humor and incisive commentary.

• Haben

  the Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

  Girma, Haben, 1988-

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  Written as a collection of vignettes, Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, reveals defining moments in her work and life with grace and immediacy.

• The Deaf Girl

  a Memoir of Hearing Loss, Hope, and Fighting Against the Odds

  Heringer, Abigail,

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  For reality TV fans, this engaging memoir follows a contestant on "The Bachelor" who received a cochlear implant at age two and writes about her family, life and advocacy. With interesting details, it's a story of finding your own way.

• But You Look So Normal

  Lost and Found in a Hearing World

  Marseille, Claudia,

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  This interesting read by author Marseille covers her childhood diagnosis and experience as her parents chose to "mainstream" her education. With an exploration of her Jewish identity as well as her disability, it's a nuanced portrait.

• El Deafo

  Bell, Cece,

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  A vibrant and funny look at growing up deaf in the mainstream education system, "El Deafo" is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel with plenty of heart. Just as engaging and fun for adults as it is for youth!

• Touch the Future

  a Manifesto in Essays

  Clark, John Lee, 1978-

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  In this series of essays by turns charming, angry and funny, Deafblind author and poet Clark invites readers into the world of Protactile learning, which uses touch and signing for communication, navigation and connection.

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