CURRICULUM
Other ASL Curriculums
Explore the rich literary traditions of the Deaf community — from poetry and narratives to the stories of those who shaped Deaf culture.
About These Curriculums
ASL's literary traditions — and the leaders who shaped Deaf culture
The American Sign Language Literature Series, by Sam Supalla and Ben Bahan, centers on two classic ASL narratives — Bird of a Different Feather and For a Decent Living. Students study the stories for comprehension, literary analysis, and their linguistic and cultural significance, then build expressive skills by retelling them.
Movers & Shakers: Deaf People Who Changed the World, by Susan M. Mather & Cathryn Carroll, is a bilingual workbook of twenty-one exercises highlighting Deaf individuals — some culturally Deaf, some not — who changed the society around them and the world we live in today. It's a rich tool for Deaf Studies, Bilingualism, and Language Arts.
ASL Literature
American Sign Language Literature Series
A comprehensive curriculum covering ASL poetry, narratives, and storytelling traditions.
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ASL Literature Series - Student Workbook Set
Deaf History
Movers & Shakers
An engaging bilingual workbook exploring the lives of notable Deaf individuals who have shaped history and culture.
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Movers & Shakers: Deaf People Who Changed the World (Student Bilingual Workbook)
Video Library
How to Get Your Video Library Access
Every ASL Literature book is paired with 12-month Video Library access for the literary works that go with the text — how you get your access depends on where you buy the book.
Purchased here on DawnSign.com
Video Library access is added to your account instantly the moment you check out — no code to enter, no waiting for the book to arrive. Find it anytime under the Purchased Videos tab in your Video Library.
Purchased from a Bookstore
A one-time access code is on a sticker in the back of your book. Create an account, redeem the code, and your Video Library unlocks.
Purchased Used from a Third-Party Seller
Books from Amazon and other resellers don't include Video Library access. You can subscribe separately to ASL Literature in our Video Library.