What Sign Language Lets Us Say The Mystery of the Crying Blue Demon

by Masaki Maruyama

illus. by Chiaki Takasugi

This second YA novel from Masaki Maruyama continues the story of Miwa, a child of deaf adults. Her friend, Eichi, has moved away but they exchange letters. Miwa is fascinated by a stopped clock on the wall of her regular hairdresser. This, and all the other changes in her life – including a new little sister, begin to intertwine in this award-winning tale (Japan School Library Association, Selected Book, 2024) that highlights the both the importance of sign language communication and key themes in the lives of young people.

19 x 13cm cm, 166 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published December 2023