Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)

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Join Deaf Action for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer on 4th January!

About Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)

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Re-scheduled event

Have you ever read a book with deaf characters? Wish there were more stories with deaf heroes? Join us for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer!

This is your opportunity to create the stories you wish you could read. In this interactive workshop you’ll design characters and build stories together as a group, journeying through story building deaf characters to reflect their personal experiences.

To round off the session, Luigi with then tell the full story in BSL! The event is specifically for deaf and hard of hearing children and all communication methods will be supported.

Booking note: Please only book for children attending - the adult places are free, but you will be asked the number of adults attending and communication preferences when you check out.

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