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Whale Eyes

A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

By James Robinson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

By James Robinson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

By James Robinson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

By James Robinson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

By James Robinson

By James Robinson

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Hardcover $18.99

Mar 18, 2025 | ISBN 9780593523957 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Ebook $11.99

Mar 18, 2025 | ISBN 9780593523971 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

Audiobook Download $15.00

Mar 18, 2025 | 240 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Whale Eyes

    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.

    An Indies Introduce Pick for Winter/Spring 2025!

    About Whale Eyes

    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.

    An Indies Introduce Pick for Winter/Spring 2025!

    About Whale Eyes

    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.

    An Indies Introduce Pick for Winter/Spring 2025!

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    About James Robinson

    James Robinson is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and video producer for New York Times Opinion. James speaks to audiences across the country, from grade school to grad school, about disability, filmmaking, and getting people to care. Visit him online… More about James Robinson

    About James Robinson

    James Robinson is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and video producer for New York Times Opinion. James speaks to audiences across the country, from grade school to grad school, about disability, filmmaking, and getting people to care. Visit him online… More about James Robinson

    About James Robinson

    James Robinson is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and video producer for New York Times Opinion. James speaks to audiences across the country, from grade school to grad school, about disability, filmmaking, and getting people to care. Visit him online… More about James Robinson

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Mar 18, 2025 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593523957

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Mar 18, 2025 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593523971

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 18, 2025 | 240 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9798217018239

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