Audiobooks by Ann Clare LeZotte

Set Me Free (Show Me a Sign, Book 2)

"A riveting standalone companion to the Schneider Family Book Award winner, Show Me a Sign by Deaf author and librarian, AnnClare LeZotte. Three years after being kidnapped as a 'live specimen' in a cruel experiment to determine the cause of her deafness, MaryLambert has grown weary of domestic life on Martha's Vineyard, and even of her once beloved writing.So when an old acquaintance summons her to an isolated manor house outside Boston to teach a young deaf girl tocommunicate, Mary agrees. But can a child of eight with no prior language be taught? And is Mary up to the task? With newfoundpurpose, Mary arrives only to discover that there is much more to the girl's story--and the circumstances of her confinement--thanshe ever could have imagined. Suddenly, teaching her and freeing her from the prison of her isolation, takes on much greatermeaning, and peril.Riveting and complex, delicately nuanced and fervently feminist, Set Me Free is a masterful stand-alone companion to Show Mea Sign, and a searing exposé of ableism, racism, and colonialism that will challenge you to think differently about the dignity andcapacity within every human being."

Ann Clare LeZotte (Author), Nora Hunter (Narrator)

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Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign Trilogy, Book 1)

"This piercing exploration of ableism and racism answers the call to dig deep, examine core beliefs, and question what is considered normal. Perfect for summer reading, distance learning, and school, peer, and family book groups.Deaf author and librarian Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting Own Voices story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. * 'A must-read.' -- Kirkus Review, starred review'LeZotte's novel is more than just a page-turner. Well researched and spare... sensitive... relevant... Middle-grade readers of every age will find a girl to root for who is asking all the right questions.' -- Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times'A triumph.' -- Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Honor Book, The Invention of Hugo CabretMary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage.But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a 'live specimen' in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. It will make you forever question your own ideas about what is normal.* 'Mary's dramatic adventure will enthrall readers, but her internal journey...is equally important, and profound.' -- The Horn Book, starred review* 'Expertly crafted...exceptionally written.' -- School Library Journal, starred review* 'Engrossing.' -- Publishers Weekly, starred review'This book blew me away.' -- Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of George'Spend time in Mary's world. You'll be better for it.' -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner, Hello, Universe"

Ann Clare LeZotte (Author), Nora Hunter (Narrator)

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