True biz a novel sara novic7/5/2023 A transcript of the conversation has been made available below. Cami Miner joined and interpreted the questions for Sara. We talk to her about her journey learning ASL and her inspirations for the book. Nović writes in her author’s note about the importance of these schools’ existence, describing them as “community hubs – the safekeepers of our language, our history, and our dreams in the future.” Nović lost her hearing later in life, but says she most identifies with Charlie’s journey and wished she could have attended a school like River Valley. But River Valley is at risk of closing - a very real problem for the schools it’s based on. As the only deaf student at her previous public school, she didn’t have access to ASL or deaf peers. Book Club in a Bag: Independent book discussion groups can borrow a book set from libraries around the state, thanks to RI Center for the Book The following libraries have a book set for True Biz. Everything is taught and communicated in ASL. The school immerses students in Deaf culture. For more information, contact novicpublicity(at)gmail(dot).com. It’s also the title of Sara Nović’s new novel.In the book, it’s a policy that Headmistress February Waters upholds for her students at River Valley School for the Deaf. The 2022 Reese’s Book Club pick and NYT bestseller TRUE BIZ, is now available in paperback.Author Sara Novi can now join your book club for a virtual Q&A via the Google Meet platform. In American Sign Language, the expression “true biz” translates to real talk.
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