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Register now for Sign, Baby, Sign!: ASL in Baby and Toddler Storytimes

January 14, 2026American Sign Language, eCourses and Webinars, Professional Development, Resources for Teachers and Librarians, webinarskathymacmillan

A photo of a baby waving appears next to the words: Sign, Baby, Sign!: ASL in Baby and Toddler Storytimes. 2-hour webinar presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Tuesday, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-2 PM Mountain/11 AM-1PM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars

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Hands-on Practice to Help You Serve Deaf Patrons at Your Library

January 8, 2026American Sign Language, eCourses and Webinars, Professional Development, Resources for Teachers and Librarians, webinarskathymacmillan

Text appears against a background of colorful hands: Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff. Interactive webinar series presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Beginner (6 week series): Wednesdays, January 21 to March 4, 2026 (no class February 11), 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

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Get Ready for World Read Aloud Day!

January 5, 2026American Sign Language, Authors You Should Know, Resources for Teachers and Librarians, Upcoming eventskathymacmillan

World Read Aloud Day is an annual celebration of sharing stories organized by LitWorld. This year’s World Read Aloud Day will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026.Many authors and illustrators volunteer to provide quick virtual read-aloud visits with classrooms around the world to share the joy of stories, and many also provide video resources for you to share with the children in your life. Read on for more resources to help you celebrate World Read Aloud Day!

English and ASL Video Storytimes from Kathy MacMillan for World Read Aloud Day (or anytime!)

Nita’s First Signs Storytime in Spoken English with closed captions | in American Sign Language
Nita’s Day Storytime in Spoken English with closed captions | in American Sign Language
Nita’s Food Signs Storytime in Spoken English with closed captions | in American Sign Language
The Runaway Shirt Storytime and Art Demo (with illustrator Julia Castaño) in Spoken English with closed captions
The Runaway Shirt Storytime in American Sign Language
She Spoke: A conversation with co-authors Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi in Spoken English with Closed Captions

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Write Your Story in the New Year with a 1-on-1 Picture Book Writing Mentorship

January 2, 2026Critiques, mentoring, On Writing, Upcoming eventskathymacmillan

Picture Book One-on-One Mentorship with Kathy MacMillan, Apply Now! Photo of Kathy appears above her book covers.

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New Author Photos!

December 17, 2025News, On Publishingkathymacmillan

Time for an update! What do you think?

Kathy MacMillan smiles at the viewer. The background is a red painted wall. Kathy MacMillan stands next to a tree, smiling and signing I-LOVE-YOU. Black and white headshot of Kathy MacMillan. Kathy MacMillan looks out from behind a tree. Kathy MacMillan poses next to a lamppost. Kathy MacMillan poses against a brick wall.

All of these beautiful photos were taken by Ray Conrad. See more of his work here. Thanks, Ray!

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Upcoming Events

Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner) February 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Online via Zoom Wednesdays, January 21 to March 4, 2026 (no class February11), 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10AM Pacific. Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week).Includes recording access for all sessions through April 5, 2026. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/hands-up-beginner-jan-2026
Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner) February 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Online via Zoom Wednesdays, January 21 to March 4, 2026 (no class February11), 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10AM Pacific. Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week).Includes recording access for all sessions through April 5, 2026. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/hands-up-beginner-jan-2026
Little Hands Signing in Storytime Series 1 February 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Online via Zoom Wednesdays, February 18 to March 25, 2026, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PMPacific. Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week).Includes recording access. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/lhs-storytime-1-feb-2026

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