Summary
On the day of the talent show, Aurora’s hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers stumble over one and another and the words just won’t come. But as she’s about to give up, she spots a butterfly.
Using her hands to sign the ASL word for “butterfly,” Aurora sends a magical butterfly of her own into the world, inspiring Deaf people across the globe to add their own. The butterflies grow in numbers and strength as they circle back to Aurora, bolstering her with the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250821973 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250821975 |
| Author: | Adam Pottle, Ziyue Chen |
| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Imprint: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 266mm x 265mm x 14mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A Bookstagang Best of the Year Picture Book Award WinnerA High Plains Book Awards WinnerSaskatchewan Book Award Shortlist - Children’s Literature
“This story shows that the slight wind created by signing may seem small but can subtly transform the world… The brightly colored illustrations lovingly capture the characters’ signing as butterflies swirl across the pages.” -Kirkus
“A buoyant story.” -Publishers Weekly
“Butterfly on the Wind is a beautiful story that captures the power of language and community. Deaf picture book creators Pottle and Chen will inspire d/Deaf readers with their imagery via the traveling butterfly and the elegance of American Sign Language.” -Erika B. Gagnon, AuD, CCC-A, Pediatric Audiologist
About The Author
Adam Pottle
Adam Pottle is a Deaf, award-winning Canadian writer. His works include the acclaimed memoir Voice and the adult novel The Bus. His play The Black Drum is the world’s first all-Deaf musical. He has a PhD in English literature and has taught English and creative writing for twenty years.
Zzz yuair Chen was born Deaf and raised in sunny island, Singapore. She loves visualizing stories through illustrations, working on mostly children’s books inspired by her personal life experience.
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