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    Listening to the Quiet
    Listening to the Quiet
    Listening to the Quiet
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    Listening to the Quiet

    By Cassie Silva and Frances Ives

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    Jacki's mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that they'll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mama's world becomes quieter, Jacki's remains full of sound, especially on Music Appreciation Fridays. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it?
    A heartfelt story, inspired by the author's childhood, about a young girl coming to terms with her mother's hearing loss and finding new ways to experience the world together.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLantana Publishing
    Release dateSep 7, 2023
    ISBN9781915244505
    Listening to the Quiet
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    Cassie Silva

    Cassie Silva is an author and social worker of Portuguese heritage living in Vancouver, Canada.

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