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Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen

Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen

Robinson, James

Hardcover

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★ 5 STARRED REVIEWS ★

★ "Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening." --Booklist
★ "A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind." --Publishers Weekly
★ "A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level." --BookPage
★ "Game-changing curriculum add for any teacher" --The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
★ "A moving memoir...this is an important book for all readers." --School Library Journal

From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)--inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.

Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions.

Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"...and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words.

With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.

EAN: 9780593523957
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: 2025-03-18
Pages: 304
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches
BISAC Subjects: Disability, Biography & Autobiography - General,
Inspirational & Personal Growth

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