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- Signing at the MD Renaissance Festival October 6, 2019 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Maryland Renaissance Festival 1821 Crownsville Rd , Annapolis, MD Page After Page Bookstore (inside the festival village) I'll be signing my fantasy novels SWORD AND VERSE and DAGGER AND COIN, as well as my board books NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and NITA'S DAY! Stop by to get your signed copy, learn how to write your name…
- The Great ASL Mystery at Cascades Library (Potomac Falls, VA) October 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, VA 20165 703-444-3228 https://library.loudoun.gov Where did American Sign Language come from? Flex your fingers and join in the hunt for clues as sign language detective Kathy MacMillan leads silly stories, songs, and more. Kathy is the author of Nita’s First Signs and Little Hands and Big Hands: Children…
- The Great ASL Mystery at Rust Library (Leesburg, VA) October 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-0323 https://library.loudoun.gov Where did American Sign Language come from? Flex your fingers and join in the hunt for clues as sign language detective Kathy MacMillan leads silly stories, songs, and more. Kathy is the author of Nita’s First Signs and Little Hands and Big Hands:…
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Category Archives: American Sign Language
Terrific Teacher Resources
It’s back to school time, and I’ve got some great resources related to my books for teachers! She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World This unique nonfiction picture book highlights 14 women who raised their … Continue reading
July and August Appearances and Events
Once Upon a Sign at Fairfax County Public Libraries Come away to a land of kings and dragons, queens and castles, and learn signs through stories and songs of magic. Bring the whole family (and your fairy godmother too) for … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS is a 2018 Foreword INDIES Silver Winner!
Nita’s First Signs has been named a winner in the 21st annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Foreword Reviews, a book review journal focusing on independently published books, announced the winners of its INDIES Book of the Year … Continue reading
June Appearances and Events
Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 11 AM-4 PM: Books in Bloom Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD The festival features readings, panel discussions, children’s activities, live music, curated culinary offerings, rosé and beer garden, and a pop-up bookstore by Busboys … Continue reading
Register now for Basic ASL for Library Staff eCourse – Begins May 20!
Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: $195.00 (discounts available for American Library Association members and bulk registrations) … Continue reading
May Appearances and Events
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10 AM-2 PM: Sussex County Children’s Book Festival in Milton, DE Location: Milton Public Library, 121 Union St, Milton, DE 19968, USA Meet regional children’s book authors ~ Craft with your favorite Children’s Librarian ~ … Continue reading
Registration now open for Basic ASL for Library Staff eCourse
Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: $195.00 (discounts available for American Library Association members and bulk registrations) … Continue reading
NITA’S DAY now available for pre-order!
Nita and her family are back in an all-new adventure that teaches 10 basic American Sign Language signs for babies and their grownups to use throughout the day: wake up, change, clothes, eat, potty, go, play, bath, book, and bed. … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Named 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
Nita’s First Signs has been recognized as a finalist in the 21st annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, in the Picture Book, Early Reader category! As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books … Continue reading
Register Now for Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom eCourse
Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide eCourse Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, April 8, 2019 and continuing for 6 weeks (Participants will have 12 weeks to complete course materials.) … Continue reading
