Silent Days, Silent Dreams

Written and illustrated by Allen Say and published by Arthur A. Levine Books, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc.

Cover image of "Silent Days, Silent Dreams"

About

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Allen Say’s distinctive biographical picture book spotlights the work and life of James Castle, an outsider artist. Deaf and autistic, this artist used his untraditional style of art to communicate his understanding of the world. Growing up at the turn of the 20th century, Castle showed incredible resilience despite an often harsh existence.

Awards Won

Title Year
official seal of the schneider family book award Schneider Family Book Award

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The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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2018 - Winner(s)