In our annual ASL storytelling event, Deaf artist and actress Gaitrie Persaud-Killings presents the children’s book, Being Different by Miali Coley-Sudlovenick and Alex Aldrich Barrett in American Sign Language. Suitable for children of all ages, this storytelling experience provides students with an opportunity to learn a few signs as they discover the art of ASL storytelling. Oral translation will be provided by an ASL interpreter. Kindergarten – Grade 3.
Performer
Gaitrie Persaud-Killings is a Tkaronto-Guyanese-raised Deaf actor, activist and mother of three based in Tkaronto.
Make the most of your festival experience! Use the 2026 Educator Guide to extend student learning with discussion prompts, activities, and curriculum-based resources, and check out the Festival Book List to discover books to bring into your home, classroom or library.
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