BSC #16 'Jessi's Secret Language'; Ann M. Martin, 1988

Jessi Ramsey takes on a new sitting charge — eight-year-old Matt Braddock, who is deaf. Determined to communicate with him, Jessi teaches herself American Sign Language, and in doing so opens up a whole new world for Matt, his sister, and herself. A moving story about friendship, patience, and the power of connection.

Title: The Baby-Sitters Club #16: Jessi's Secret Language | Author: Ann M. Martin | Publisher: Scholastic | Year Published: 1988 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 160 | Genre: Children's Fiction / Middle Grade | Accolades: First Edition