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- The SIGN-a-long Sing-a-long (for all ages) at Towson Branch, Baltimore County Public Library (MD) July 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Towson Branch, BCPL320 York RoadTowson, Maryland 21204-5179Telephone: 410-887-6166For all ages. Teach your fingers how to sing as we explore American Sign Language through music and stories! Bring the whole family for the hands-on fun as signing (and singing) storyteller Kathy MacMillan teaches you to sign some of your favorite songs.For all ages.For more information, see…
- Little Hands Signing: Sing and Sign at the Hyattsville Library, MD (for ages birth to 8) July 30, 2018 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am PGCMLSHyattsville Branch (Temporary Location)6502 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782(301) 985-4690https://www.pgcmls.info/website/branch/location/HyattsvilleSing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language together! Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan is the author of NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and LITTLE HANDS SIGNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIGNING TOGETHER. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All are welcome!
- Little Hands Signing: Transportation Signs at Eldersburg Library (MD) (for ages birth to 8) August 11, 2018 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Eldersburg Library 6400 West Hemlock Drive Eldersburg, MD 21784 410-386-4460 library.carr.org Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan is the author of NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and LITTLE HANDS SIGNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIGNING TOGETHER. Children 3 and under must be…
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ASL Poetry and a NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Giveaway at LauraShovan.com
I’m so excited to share a guest post at Laura Shovan’s Poetry Friday blog post! Laura is a poet and the author of Takedown and The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, and she matches books with great poems when she posts … Continue reading
Giveaway Time!
My co-author for the Storytime Magic series, Christine Kirker, and I each have new solo books out, so we’ve teamed up for a giveaway! Read about both books below, and enter a giveaway for a prize pack featuring signed copies … Continue reading
Singing and Signing Fun in Libraries This Summer
I’m looking forward to sharing stories, songs, and signs with kids and families this summer at Maryland libraries! Join me for these FREE programs, where you can also purchase a signed copy of Nita’s First Signs! I’ll also be offering book … Continue reading
Take the #ReadLocalSummerChallenge!
I’ve had a blast being a part of the Read Local Challenge, which features traditionally published authors and illustrators living in Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Now we’ve got a great way to extend the fun: the Read Local … Continue reading
Read This!: THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST by Samantha M. Clark
The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast by Samantha M. Clark Summary: A boy washes up on a mysterious, seemingly uninhabited beach. Who is he? How did he get there? The boy can’t remember. When he sees a light shining … Continue reading
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NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Launch Event This Sunday at The Ivy Bookshop!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 10 AM The Ivy Bookshop, 6080 Falls Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21209 To preorder your copies (or order signed copies if you can’t attend the event), call (410) 377-2966 I’m looking forward to celebrating the launch of Nita’s … Continue reading
Read This!: THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER by Jen Wang
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Summary: Paris, at the dawn of the modern age: Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS releases today!
Available now from Familius Press! Text by Kathy MacMillan Illustrations by Sara Brezzi ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kannapell American Sign Language makes it easy to communicate with your child, and Nita makes it fun! Nita’s First Signs teaches ten … Continue reading
Read This!: INKMISTRESS by Audrey Coulthurst
Inkmistress by Audrey Coulthurst Summary: Asra is a demigod with a dangerous gift: the ability to dictate the future by writing with her blood. To keep her power secret, she leads a quiet life as a healer on a remote … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Press Release
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Let’s Talk Family. Contact: Kate Farrell, Publicist, Familius LLC kfarrell@familius.com Review copy available upon request High-res cover photo available How Do I Sign? Nita, Show Us More! From using her manners to communicating instead of crying, Nita shows … Continue reading
