{"product_id":"give-me-a-sign-isbn-9780593533796","title":"Give Me a Sign","description":"\u003cb\u003eJenny Han meets \u003ci\u003eCODA\u003c\/i\u003e in this big-hearted YA debut about first love and Deaf pride at a summer camp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLilah is stuck in the middle. At least, that’s what having a hearing loss seems like sometimes—when you don’t feel “deaf enough” to identify as Deaf or hearing enough to meet the world’s expectations. But this summer, Lilah is ready for a change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Lilah becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind, her plan is to brush up on her ASL. Once there, she also finds a community. There are cute British lifeguards who break hearts but not rules, a YouTuber who’s just a bit desperate for clout, the campers Lilah’s responsible for (and overwhelmed by)—and then there’s Isaac, the dreamy Deaf counselor who volunteers to help Lilah with her signing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRomance was never on the agenda, and Lilah’s not positive Isaac likes her that way. But all signs seem to point to love. Unless she’s reading them wrong? One thing’s for sure: Lilah wanted change, and things here . . . they're certainly different than what she’s used to.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGive Me a Sign\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Indie Next Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Indies Introduce Summer\/Fall 2023 Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2024 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month\u003cbr\u003eA NYPL Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAn NEA Read Across America Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGive Me a Sign\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming story about fitting in, finding your community, and falling in love at summer camp. This heartwarming debut is \u003cb\u003ea beautifully nuanced representation of Deaf culture and what it means to find your voice in a society that doesn’t want to listen\u003c\/b\u003e. —\u003cb\u003eAiden Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCemetery Boys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A book that \u003cb\u003eproves love is a universal language \u003c\/b\u003eand acceptance often comes from the inside out. This story is both fun and thought-provoking, both light and heartfelt. It is definitely a new favorite.” —\u003cb\u003eKasie West\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSunkissed \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Fill-In Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Sortino\u003cb\u003e celebrates Deaf culture\u003c\/b\u003e and identity in this \u003cb\u003eendearingly funny\u003c\/b\u003e slow-burn rom-com debut . . . . Sortino highlights a variety of Deaf experiences, exploring the community’s pride and culture, as well as the trauma some Deaf individuals face in interactions with strangers and loved ones alike.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003eheartwarming and tender\u003c\/b\u003e coming-of-age story that brilliantly explores what it means to fully lean in to who you are. \u003cb\u003eFull of romance, friendships and nostalgia\u003c\/b\u003e, this book will make you want to relive your best high school summers.\" —\u003cb\u003eClaire Ahn\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eI Guess I Live Here Now\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eSweet and swoony.\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Sortino gives us \u003cb\u003ethe perfect summer romance\u003c\/b\u003e while deftly tackling the nuanced culture of the diverse Deaf community. \u003ci\u003eGive Me a Sign\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003eprofoundly charming\u003c\/b\u003e story that has something for everyone—summer camp vibes, heartfelt connections, and characters you instantly root for.” —\u003cb\u003eGrace K. Shim\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Noh Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA thoughtful exploration of Deaf culture\u003c\/b\u003e, how we communicate and connect, and what it means to belong, all wrapped up in a swoon-worthy summer camp romance.\" —\u003cb\u003eKaitlyn Hill\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLove from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the \u003cb\u003emost exciting and fun\u003c\/b\u003e books I’ve read this summer. . . . Whether you’re deaf or not, the book makes sure to focus on issues teens are dealing with such as romance, drama between friends, and trying to find your place.\" —\u003ci\u003eCulturess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA sweet and thoughtful romp\u003c\/b\u003e, Anna Sortino’s debut novel navigates the intricacies of Deaf culture and how one girl finds her place in it. . . . \u003ci\u003eGive Me a Sign\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a point of representation for folks looking for themselves in a fun read but also a reminder that just because someone can’t hear or speak doesn’t mean they don’t have a voice.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will love this sincere Deaf coming-of-age story.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Written from Lilah’s point of view, the first-person narrative is involving, particularly for romance fans. An intriguing aspect of the book is Sortino’s sensitive portrayal of characters who are deaf in varying degrees and who manage communication in different ways. . . . \u003cb\u003eA promising first novel for Sortino.\"\u003c\/b\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This debut will please readers looking for \u003cb\u003ea sweet love story\u003c\/b\u003e while also providing a \u003cb\u003enuanced and thoughtful \u003c\/b\u003eexploration of some of the issues those in the Deaf community face.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eAnna Sortino is a young adult author who writes stories about disabled characters living their lives and falling in love. She’s Deaf and passionate about diverse representation in media. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Anna has since lived in different cities from coast to coast, spending her free time exploring nature with her dog or reading on the couch with her cat. \u003ci\u003eGive Me a Sign\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel. You can find her at AnnaSortino.com or @AnnaKSortino.A guy about my age is standing there in a blue baseball cap and a Cubs T-shirt that fits him perfectly. He looks like he be­longs in the team’s dugout, although his hat has a cursive \u003ci\u003eL \u003c\/i\u003eon the front that I don’t recognize. A small tuft of hair curls at his forehead. He has a warm-brown complexion and kind, dark eyes that are set on me. He’s standing with his hands loosely clasped together, ready to sign, with a woven bracelet around his wrist, perhaps from last summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy heart is racing, and I’m not sure if it’s from lifting the bag or from realizing who helped me. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thank you,” I say breathlessly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eYou’re welcome,\u003c\/i\u003e” he signs. He points past me and signs something else. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI freeze. I want to answer him in sign, but I’m unsure exactly what he’s asking. He gives a small shrug, likely knowing that I didn’t understand, and walks around me to grab his backpack from his bunk . . . which is directly below \u003ci\u003emine\u003c\/i\u003e. Of all the beds I could have chosen! At least he won’t be able to hear me if I snore in my sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAre you new this year?\u003c\/i\u003e” he asks, this time mouthing the words a little bit, which I know is purely for my benefit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Um, no,” I say, begging my brain to remember any of the ASL I practiced. “Long time ago, I was here,” I say and sign. “As a camper.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWait . . . \u003c\/i\u003e” He tilts his head to the side. His wonderfully ex­pressive eyebrows do a lot of communicating for him as he raises them and leans forward. “\u003ci\u003eI think I remember you. Bug, right?\u003c\/i\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whoa,” I say and sign. “Yes! You were a camper here, too?” I am certain I would remember him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eYeah, and then \u003c\/i\u003e————\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e” he signs. I don’t follow most of his response, but he raises his hand from his chest to his head, signing that he’s grown taller. “\u003ci\u003eI look different, maybe.\u003c\/i\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Oh right, good,” I say and sign, nodding while my brain races to try to process more of what he signed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGood?\u003c\/i\u003e” he asks, his eyebrows raised and a mischievous glint in his eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Good, as in, I think I remember you now, too,” I say and sign quickly, cursing my limited vocabulary and feeling the blush rise on my cheeks. 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