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Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)

by Ann Clare LeZotte

Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) by Ann Clare LeZotte is assigned in US schools at grades 4–7. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 4–7
Pages
181
Reading time
about 3h 20m (est.)
First published
2020
ISBN-13
9781338255836
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About this book

Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award ∙NPR Best Books of 2020 ∙Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 ∙School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 ∙New York Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist ∙2020 New England Independent Booksellers Award Finalist Deaf author Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism will inspire readers to examine core beliefs and question what is considered normal. * "A must-read." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "More than just a page-turner. Well researched and spare.

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Common questions

What grade level is Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)?
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)?
It takes about 3h 20m to read Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) (181 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 200 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1)?
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) appears on reading lists for Schneider Family Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) banned in schools?
Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 4–7 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: award-winner.