02736cam a2200265 4500 2085543516 TxAuBib 20250201120000.0 ||||||s2025||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9798217018246 cd6aaa11-1cc0-449f-b3a4-3489de4af848 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 10942470 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Robinson, James A., 1960- Whale Eyes [Libby Audiobook] : A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen. Books on Tape, 2025. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 98MB. HTML:<b>"A sincere reflection on childhood experiences of growing up in a world not built with him in mind."—<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review<br /> "A superb memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level."—<i>BookPage</i>, starred review<br /> "Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening."—<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br /> "Game-changing curriculum add for any teacher."—<i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i>, starred review<br /> From Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)—inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film <i>Whale Eyes</i>.</b><br /> Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James’s point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions.<br /> Readers will get lost as they chase words. They’ll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They’ll hold it upside down as they practice “pretend-reading”…and they’ll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words.<br /> With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award–nominated artist Brian Rea, James’s story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.<br /> <b><i>* Whale Eyes</i> is meant to be twisted, turned, and experienced. This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF with illustrations, experiments, photos, and interactive visual components. The PDF helps the listener experience the visual effects while they listen to author James Robinson read from a copy of the text.</b>. Biography & Autobiography. Juvenile Nonfiction. Self-Improvement. Sociology. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2025-04-01 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=cd6aaa11-1cc0-449f-b3a4-3489de4af848&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)