The Baby-Sitters Club: Jessi's Secret Language

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Raina_Telgemeier
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:2020
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ann_M._Martin
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dawn_Schafer
gptkb:Claudia_Kishi
gptkb:Logan_Bruno
gptkb:Mallory_Pike
gptkb:Mary_Anne_Spier
gptkb:Kristy_Thomas
gptkb:Stacey_Mc_Gill
gptkbp:conflict Jessi's struggle with her identity.
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_significance addresses issues of race and identity
gptkbp:format ebook
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:genre gptkb:book
gptkbp:illustrator Susan Tang
gptkbp:impact encouraged empathy among readers.
fostered discussions about race.
highlighted the importance of communication.
increased visibility for deaf culture.
promoted awareness of sign language.
gptkbp:influenced_by real-life experiences of babysitting
gptkbp:influences cultural discussions in children's literature.
perceptions of babysitting.
young readers' understanding of diversity.
gptkbp:inspiration Jessi's interest in American Sign Language.
Jessi's passion for dance.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-590-46980-5
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Jessi_Ramsey
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 144
gptkbp:plot_summary Jessi learns sign language to communicate with a new friend.
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1996
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Scholastic_Inc.
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_Baby-Sitters_Club_series
gptkbp:resolution Jessi finds acceptance and friendship.
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Baby-Sitters_Club
gptkb:22
22nd
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Stoneybrook,_Connecticut
gptkbp:target_audience middle grade readers
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family
gptkb:organization
growing up