Author Archives: kathymacmillan

ASL for Library Staff: Level 2 Starts November 30! Register Now!

Posted on November 20, 2020

American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 2 (Brand New eCourse!) Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, November 30, 2020 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: … Continue reading →

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Free Online Storytime This Saturday!

Posted on November 18, 2020

Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family.  These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow! Join me for STORYBUILDING!

Posted on November 16, 2020

Storybuilding Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific No matter what your genre, a rich palette of details brings the world of your story to life. Compton Crook Award Finalist and author of fiction … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Webinars for Writers

Posted on November 11, 2020

Get 25% off any webinar when you enter coupon code WRITENOW at the top of the ticket window! Improve your writing from the comfort of your own home with these online workshops! Each webinar runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Registration … Continue reading →

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SCBWI Members – Register now for a FREE Webinar!

Posted on November 2, 2020

FREE webinar for SCBWI Members Only: Webinar: Professional Communication for Authors and Illustrators with Kathy MacMillan 90 minute Webinar Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific FREE WEBINAR FOR SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK … Continue reading →

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ASL for Library Staff: Level 2 Starts November 30! Register Now!

Posted on October 29, 2020

American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 2 (Brand New eCourse!) Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, November 30, 2020 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: … Continue reading →

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Reading with Your Kids Podcast featuring THE RUNAWAY SHIRT

Posted on October 26, 2020

The Runaway Shirt was featured on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast! It was a delight to chat with host Jedlie and illustrator Julia Castaño about imagination, family bonding, and the process of making this picture book for families! Click … Continue reading →

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Free Online Storytime This Saturday!

Posted on October 14, 2020

Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family.  These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading →

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ASL for Library Staff: Level 1 Starts September 28! Register Now!

Posted on September 23, 2020

Announcing new sessions of my popular eCourses from the American Library Association – including a brand new offering for American Sign Language for Library Staff, Level 2! Register for one or bundle them all and save!  Discounts available for groups … Continue reading →

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The Runaway Shirt Q and A with Deborah Kalb

Posted on September 21, 2020

Thank you to Deborah Kalb, author of The President and Me series, for hosting me for a Book Q&A about The Runaway Shirt! Read the Q&A here!

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