Terrible Horses
A Story of Sibling Conflict and Companionship
(Author) Raymond AntrobusMy sister and me fight! Push Pull Hurt Hide. We would not use our words. This little boy does not get on with his sister. They misunderstand each other, struggle to communicate, and they fight. Afterwards, there's a lot of hurt, heavy feelings and loneliness. In order to escape their constant rowing and clear his head, the boy often retreats to his bedroom when he writes his stories. He writes stories about terrible horses - trampling and galloping - and he, a lone pony, who cannot compete and cannot speak. But what happens when his sister finds his book? Could it be a way for them to finally understand each other?
Raymond Antrobus
Raymond Antrobus is a British-Jamaican poet and educator known for his powerful explorations of identity, language, and deafness in his work. His debut collection "The Perseverance" won the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry in 2019, making him the first poet of color and the first deaf poet to receive the prestigious award. Antrobus' poetry often blends British Sign Language with spoken English, creating a unique and immersive reading experience. His work challenges traditional notions of communication and highlights the complexities of being a deaf person of color in contemporary society. Antrobus is a trailblazer in the literary world, using his platform to advocate for greater accessibility and representation for marginalized voices in literature.
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