Book
The silence between us / Alison Gervais.
Record details
- ISBN: 0310766001 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780310766001 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 317 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Blink, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Subtitle on cover: I see you, now hear me. Includes an interview with author Alison Gervais. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 13.50 |
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Deaf > Fiction. Interpersonal relations > Fiction. High schools > Fiction. Dating (Social customs) > Fiction. Cochlear implants > Fiction. Colorado > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | YA Gerva | 31681020175030 | YADULT | Available | - |
- Gardners
Deaf teen Maya Harris must navigate a new life---and love---in this own-voices novel from award-winning author Alison Gervais. When Maya is forced to attend a hearing school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won't stop her from chasing her dreams. - Zondervan House
Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020
Contemporary fiction fans will find it hard to put down The Silence Between Usâa YA novel that doesnât shy away from real-life issues including the challenges faced by those in the Deaf culture, relationship struggles, communication problems, and complicated families.
Deaf teen Maya moves across the country and must attend a hearing school for the first time. As if that wasnât hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. As Maya looks past graduation and focuses on her future dreams, nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her own self worth.
The Silence Between Us:
- Features a Deaf protagonist and an #OwnVoices perspective on Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture
- Is a clean YA romance by Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais
- Is perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and CeCe Bell
- Includes an interview with the author and a commentary on cochlear implants by Alison
âThe Silence Between Us is eminently un-put-down-able.â (NPR)
âGervais deftly renders both the nuanced, everyday realities of life with disability and Mayaâs fierce pride in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with Deaf and hearing audiences alike.â â Booklist
âA solid addition to middle/high school fiction that allows for deep discussion about stereotypes concerning disabilities.â School Library Journal
âThis is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done. Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and educational romantic read.â (YA and Kids Book Central)
- Zondervan House
Deaf teen Maya Harris must navigate a new life---and love---in this own-voices novel from award-winning author Alison Gervais. When Maya is forced to attend a hearing school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing wonât stop her from chasing her dreams.
