Creative Sign Language by Rachel Sutton-Spence & Fernanda de Araújo Machado

Creative Sign Language explores the artistic, poetic, and expressive side of sign languages. Written by leading sign language researchers Rachel Sutton-Spence and Fernanda de Araújo Machado, this book examines how Deaf communities use sign language not just for communication, but as a rich form of creative expression. From sign poetry to visual storytelling, the book highlights the aesthetics and performance aspects that make sign languages uniquely powerful. 

Perfect for linguists, educators, interpreters, and members of the Deaf community, this title is part of the Cambridge Elements: Sign Languages series and is an insightful resource for understanding the beauty and innovation behind signed communication. 

✅ Key Features: 

• Authors: Rachel Sutton-Spence & Fernanda de Araújo Machado 

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 

• Part of: Cambridge Elements – Sign Languages series 

• Focus: Creativity, poetry, narrative, and artistic expression in sign languages 

• Academic Resource: Suitable for Deaf studies, linguistics, and sign language courses 

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