GEORGE W. VEDITZ WHO THAT? Book

Description: NEW BOOK- GEORGE W. VEDITZ WHO THAT? is an extensively illustrated and researched biography for readers ages 8-108. This book tells the life story of an incredibly gifted Deaf man whose influence and impact on the lives of Deaf people is still felt today. George W. Veditz lived ata time when significant historical events impacted Deaf history. Before he made history with his advocacy for Deaf people and staunch support of the right to use American Sign Language (ASL), Veditz was a young Deaf man with a passion to learn. An eloquent signer, writer, and polyglot, Veditz promoted early use of film technology to record and safeguard ASL and the master signers of the time. These valuable films included his own, “Preservation of the Sign Language,” which is now in the Library of Congress’ National Registry of Films. Veditz’s lifelong commitment to and leadership in Deaf organizations, his sense of social justice, and his efforts to guard our beautiful sign language when threatened by oralism should serve as an inspiration to future Deaf leaders. Written and illustrated from Deaf perspectives, the book includes a timeline, text boxes with historical details, and discussion questions make this book an important contribution to communities of learners and classrooms as well. Written by Karen Christie and illustrated by Nancy Rourke. 130 pages. 5 by 7 inch book. ISBN: 978-1-7336337-3-4