When Evon is given a homework assignment called "self-portrait", she is terrified to explore and exhibit her differences, but she soon realizes that what makes her different is what makes her special. Join Evon on her journey as she explores her family roots and learns about Black Pride. This app is designed based on research on bilingualism and visual learning, and supports literacy development for deaf children. App features the following: • 170+ vocabulary words signed and fingerspelled in LEARN mode • Page by page sentence ASL videos with English text in READ mode • Tap on highlighted words to see ASL signs • Full ASL storytelling with animations in WATCH mode Original art is by Tirzah Farley ASL storytelling is by Bianca Richards-Hamilton Glossary by Liann Osborne Story was written by Liann Osborne, Bianca Richards-Hamilton, and Nia Lazarus App development: Leah Bornstein and Motion Light Lab Project led/managed by Leah Bornstein and Bianca Richards-Hamilton This app was made possible with the generous support of California School for the Deaf's Charitable Parodi Trust. This whole project is made possible through Gallaudet University's Motion Light Lab training program on bilingual storybook apps. This program is funded by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Huge thanks to California School for the Deaf Fremont for the support and for its continuing commitment to high-quality education, serving all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Northern California.
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