Every Sunday (Tuwing Linggo). A story on learning sign language.
Just got a copy of a great children’s book “Every Sunday (Tuwing Linggo)” by Och Gonzales and illustrated by CJ Reynaldo, published by Kahel Press.
After taking Filipino Sign Language classes a few years back (and making FSL art too) I’ve been always on the lookout for opportunities to learn more, or find art that advocated for the Deaf community.
“Every Sunday” is not only a great way to introduce children to sign language, but it is a nice way of reminding people that the Deaf community is very much part of everyone’s community. It is also written in both English and Tagalog, so it’s great for kids learning either language.
Without spoiling what the book is about, it follows a young girl who loves sorbetes and shares her story meeting a Deaf sorbetes vendor. Every week she buys sorbetes from him and as the story progresses young readers also get to learn a few sign language words.
It’s a great book for kids but adults will like it too. The illustrations are beautiful and by Deaf artist CJ Reynaldo. He shares more art, as well as spreads awareness about Deaf culture, on his Facebook page.
Get the book today on Shopee! http://bit.ly/shop-everysunday
If you live outside the Philippines, simply send a message to the publisher Kahel Press via their Facebook page.
More books I’ve read
- Tikim by Doreen Fernandez
- A Lolong Time Ago: A Prehistory of the Philippines
- Sangkap by Food Writers Association of the Philippines
- Taste of Control by R. Alexander D. Orquiza
- People in Panic by Marguerite Alcazaren de Leon
- Pigafetta’s Philippine Picnic by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
- Every Sunday (Tuwing Linggo). A story on learning sign language
- Why do Filipinos have flat nose? By Ofelia Concepcion
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