Today is the “International Day of Sign Languages”! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of deaf, hard of hearing, and other individuals who use sign languages to communicate, the protection of international sign languages and advocacy for those who need accommodations. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide, and they collectively use more than 300 different sign languages! This special day was started in 2018, as a part of the International Week of Deaf People, and continues to celebrate and advocate for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing. For this article, I’ve picked out some of the best children’s picture books and chapter books, featuring characters who sign and their stories, available at WPPL!
Want to learn how to sign American Sign Language? WPPL has a ton of nonfiction books on ASL for anyone, at any age, to check out!
