Alice's Colorful New World: Learn Basic Sign Language through Deaf History (Alice Cogswell)
Language: English
Published by Whilden Publishing, 2025
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- Title
- Alice's Colorful New World: Learn Basic Sign Language through Deaf History (Alice Cogswell)
- Author
- Whilden, Kristy
- Publisher
- Whilden Publishing
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798988281689
- Illustrator
- Lane, Sophie
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 551 grams
Alice Cogswell's world was quiet, but that didn't mean it lacked imagination, curiosity, or a love for learning. Born in the early 1800s, Alice was a bright and expressive girl who happened to be deaf at a time when few people understood how to communicate with someone like her. Without access to education, Alice was often left out of conversations, unable to express herself in ways the hearing world could understand. But everything changed the day she met Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a man who saw not a disability, but a brilliant young mind eager to connect.
Determined to help Alice and others like her, Gallaudet set out on a journey across the ocean, seeking answers in Europe. It was there that he met Laurent Clerc, a Deaf teacher from France with a deep passion for education and French sign language. Together, Gallaudet and Clerc returned to America, where they worked tirelessly to establish the first permanent school for the Deaf-what would later become the American School for the Deaf. Their efforts not only gave Alice the opportunity to learn but also led to the birth of American Sign Language (ASL), a language that would bring vibrant expression and communication to generations of Deaf individuals.
Through Alice's Colorful New World, young readers will step into Alice's journey and witness how one girl's determination, along with the perseverance of two visionaries, changed history. More than just a historical story, this book introduces children to basic ASL vocabulary, including the signs for colors, making language learning interactive and engaging. As readers follow Alice's transformation, they will also get to practice signing words like red, blue, green, yellow, and more-bringing color to the silent world that once limited Alice's ability to communicate.
This book serves as both an inspiring biographical narrative and an educational tool, offering children, parents, and educators a glimpse into the origins of Deaf education in the United States. It highlights the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and the power of language-whether spoken, written, or signed.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, and libraries, Alice's Colorful New World encourages young readers to think about different ways people communicate and to appreciate the beauty of sign language. With engaging storytelling and easy-to-learn ASL signs, this book is an excellent introduction to Deaf history, fostering empathy, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the Deaf community.
Key themes include:
- The inspiring true story of Alice Cogswell, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, and Laurent Clerc
- The birth of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf education in the U.S.
- The importance of communication, inclusion, and accessibility
- Basic ASL signs for colors, allowing children to engage with the language firsthand
- A celebration of diversity and the power of education to transform lives
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or young reader, Alice's Colorful New World is a story that will leave a lasting impact, reminding us all that language, in all its forms, has the power to connect, inspire, and change the world.
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