A review by kathryndouglas
True Biz by Sara Nović

5.0

When I was a kid, I read a graphic novel called El Deafo. That was my first introduction to the existence of Deaf people. Since then, I have rarely interacted with the Deaf community in literature, but as someone always curious about the experiences of others, I was excited to read True Biz. This novel uses multiple POVs to illustrate several different aspects of the Deaf community and how diverse it is. The way that ASL sign language was included in the novel was incredible to read and I was fascinated by the storyline from beginning to end. I also greatly enjoyed the use of the history lessons Charlie, one of the main characters, had to teach the reader more about the history of the Deaf community. Reading this novel made me realize that I need to consume more literature that confronts ableism and I need to educate myself more about it. I consider myself an activist and ally for all oppressed groups and people, so I want to know as much as I can about as many people and experiences as I can to be as empathetic and educated as possible. Read this novel because it will open your eyes and capture your heart completely ❤️