Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)
Join Deaf Action for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer on 23rd November!
About Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)
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.
About Luigi Lerose:
Luigi Lerose is a Deaf author and academic, and one of the authors of bilingual children's books that feature both written and signed languages. He has conducted a series of storytelling workshops, aimed at inspiring the creation and appreciation of children's fables and stories. Luigi will lead the event in British Sign Language, with interpreters.
Venue:
The venue is the Brennan Library in Deaf Action, we will also have access to the Blackwood Bar where there will be complimentary refreshments. There will also be space for the parents to meet and chat informally. The venue is fully accessible.
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