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Whale eyes : a memoir about seeing and being seen / by James Robinson ; illustrated by Brian Rea.

Robinson, James (Filmmaker), (author.). Rea, Brian (illustrator.).

Summary:

"From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too) -- inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes. Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions. Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"...and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593523957
  • ISBN: 0593523954
  • ISBN: 9780593523964
  • ISBN: 0593523962
  • Physical Description: 298 pages ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-298).
Formatted Contents Note:
Preface: afterimage -- Dear time -- The red dot -- How I see -- Eye on the ball -- Drifting -- Hurry up and wait -- I don't care -- Fixation -- 3D -- My X -- Mom -- No such thing as later -- Chocolate -- The people train -- The public eye -- To release is to let go -- Intermission -- Getting people to care -- Precise moment -- Out-trigue -- Tension -- Use the form -- Invert the narrative -- Flying weather -- A note on surgery.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10 and up.
Subject:
Robinson, James (Filmmaker) > Juvenile literature.
People with visual disabilities > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Discrimination against people with disabilities > United States > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Autobiographies.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 24 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 30 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library JB ROBINSON (Text) 36015002727648 Juvenile New Nonfiction In transit -
Swansboro Branch Library JB ROBINSON (Text) 36015002727580 Juvenile Biography Checked out 08/12/2026