Less than 1 month until SIGN THE SEASONS debuts!

American Sign Language, board books, Sign the Seasons series

I’m so excited for the release of my new series, Sign the Seasons, from Familius Press! One cool thing about releasing a seasons series is that I will have a new book coming out every few months over the next year! Fall debuts on August 4, followed by Winter on November 3, and Spring and Summer are coming in early 2027! I recently got my author copies of Sign the Seasons: Fall and got to hold this beautiful book in my hands for the first time:

Sign the Seasons introduces babies and toddlers to early communication through the sights and traditions of the seasons. Each book features 8 essential American Sign Language signs in a simple, story-driven context.  With warm illustrations by Ekaterina Ladatko and clear signing instructions, children and caregivers can learn and practice together, turning everyday moments into opportunities for connection and language development. Perfect for families and early learning settings, the Sign the Seasons series blends seasonal fun with meaningful skill-building for little learners.

Preorder now!

cover of Sign the Seasons: Fall

 

Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!)

Bookshop.org

Amazon 

Barnes and Noble 

Familius

 

cover of Sign the Seasons: Winter

 

Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!)

Bookshop.org

Amazon 

Barnes and Noble 

Familius

Now available on demand: The Secrets of Show, Don’t Tell

eCourses and Webinars, On Writing, opportunities for writers, Professional Development, writing resources

The Secrets of Show, Don't Tell: A Webinar for Writers (On Demand) Presented by Kathy MacMillan. KathyMacMillan.com.

Recording access is now available for my most popular writing workshop, “The Secrets of Show, Don’t Tell” – and for a limited time, it’s on sale for only $30.00!

In this 3.5 hour workshop, I break down what it really means to “show, don’t tell” in relation to every aspect of your writing from character development to plot, and in every stage from manuscript to pitch. With examples across categories and genres, I share my “Showing Secrets” – actionable revision steps that you can use right away to breathe new life into your writing.

You will receive recording access information by email within 24 hours of order. You will have access to the recording for 30 days.

Let’s get showing!

Upcoming Programs at Anne Arundel County Public Library

American Sign Language, summer reading, Upcoming events

Dig into summer reading at AACPL with a brand-new program for all ages! No registration required. Hope to see you this summer!

Photo of Kathy MacMillan signing I-LOVE-YOU, along with an illustration of a dinosaur. Text reads: I Dig American Sign Language with Kathy MacMillan. Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more!

Read This!: OUT COLD by E.J. Ridley

Authors You Should Know, Read This, Reviews

Out Cold (Rook Radcliffe, #1)Out Cold by E.J. Ridley
Summary: Rook Radcliffe can’t burn her past, but she can bury it. Until the last guy she kissed turns up beaten and unconscious. Now she’s caught in the storm that follows. Theo Locke is grieving. Stuck. And when Rook becomes the center of suspicion, he refuses to look away. She knows better than to trust him, but he’s not going anywhere. In a school run by half-truths and Varsity royalty, a sharp, emotional mystery about strength, trust, and what it takes to let someone get close.

This moody high school mystery, the first in a promising new series, gives big Veronica Mars vibes while introducing two characters who are gripping in their own right. Rook is a champion weightlifter forced to go into hiding and give up her passion. As she gets caught up in the brutal blame games and stratifications of high school, the person most dangerous to her turns out to be the one most determined to help her: Theo, the perceptive, kind boy who sees beyond her walls. As suspects, viral moments, and accusations build, Rook’s defenses are pushed to the breaking point. At the end, it’s one crime solved, but Rook has plenty of mystery left for readers to uncover as the series continues.

OUT COLD is out now.

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