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3+years

The Visible Sounds

Author: Yin JianlingIllustrator: Yu Rong

Illustrator Yu Rong cleverly uses colour to show MiLi’s life journey after she experiences hearing loss. Moving from dark despair to explosions of colour and joy, this is a vibrant story that delivers a universal message of hope through creativity. The book includes examples of British, American, and Chinese sign language.

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  • Shortlisted: Yoto Carnegies 2023 Award for Illustration
  • Own Voice
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Disabled representation
  • Female lead