And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. She is proud of her lineage.īut recent events have delivered winds of change. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism answers the call to dig deep, examine core beliefs, and question what is considered normal. Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Awardĭeaf author 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. Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free
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