Matlin, Marlee

Children of a lesser god ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in English and held by 1,277 libraries worldwide
A love story about John Leeds, an idealistic special education teacher, and a headstrong deaf girl named Sarah. At first, Leeds sees Sarah as a teaching challenge. But soon their relationship blossoms into a love so passionate it shatters the barrier of silence that keeps them apart.

What the #$*! do we (k)now ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,228 libraries worldwide
Amanda, a divorced photographer, finds herself in a fantastic Alice-in-Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel. Guided by leading scientists and mystics, she finds that if reality itself is not questionable, her notion of it certainly is. Plunge into a world where quantum uncertainty is demonstrated - where Amanda's neurological processes, and perceptual shifts are engaged and lived - where everything is alive, and reality is changed by every thought.

I'll scream later by Marlee Matlin ( Book )
7 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 990 libraries worldwide
The compelling memoir of the Academy Award-winning actress and role model for 30 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people serves as an inspiration and a lesson in overcoming adversity.

Deaf child crossing by Marlee Matlin ( Book )
7 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 894 libraries worldwide
Despite the fact that Megan is deaf and Cindy can hear, the two girls become friends when Cindy moves into Megan's neighborhood, but when they go away to camp, their friendship is put to the test.

Baby's favorite places first words, around town ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 662 libraries worldwide
A playful introduction to words and sign language. Parents and little ones will discover 20 new words using both verbal and nonverbal communication. First, the written word is shown alongside an image of the place or object, and the word is said aloud. Then guest Marlee Matlin demonstrates how to express the word through sign language.

Nobody's perfect by Marlee Matlin ( Book )
3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 591 libraries worldwide
Megan, a popular and outgoing fourth-grader, is sure that the "perfect" new girl dislikes her because she is deaf, but persistence and a joint science fair project help Megan see that the two girls have something in common after all.

All kinds of signs ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 544 libraries worldwide
Preschoolers play along with Steve to figure out where Blue wants to have her snack -- by following all kinds of signs -- from directional signs to American Sign Language! And in a second great game of Blue's Clues, kids continue to learn about signs by following maps to figure out where Blue wants to go.

Children of a lesser god ( Visual )
23 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 516 libraries worldwide
Love story about an idealistic special education teacher and a headstrong deaf student.

What the bleep!? down the rabbit hole ( Visual )
7 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 491 libraries worldwide
Amanda, a divorced photographer, finds herself bored and uninspired by everyday events. Suddenly, she envisions herself in a fantasy world with strange creatures and quirky representations of real-life subcellular particles. Interjected by discussions with mystics and scientists, she questions what reality is and searches for a redefinition of her perception of life. Explores the links between quantum mechanics, neurobiology, human consciousness, and day-to-day reality.

Blue's clues reading with Blue ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 443 libraries worldwide
Whether you are reading stories or words, there's nothing like reading with Blue. She's got plenty of good things to read in these two exciting episodes of Blue's clues. "Words" promotes: beginning reading, vocabulary building - the power of words, reading comprehension. "Blue's book nook" promotes: beginning literacy, reading signs, categorization.