Little Hands Signing: Earth Day with Kathy MacMillan
Saturday, April 25 at 11 AM at Mary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VA
Join us for food signs fun as we explore American Sign Language through stories, songs, and more! All are welcome; best for ages 3 and up.
Wednesdays, April 22 to May 27, 2026 from 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific
Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Includes recording access for all sessions through June 28, 2026.
Practice your ASL for the library setting in these interactive sessions! This series is appropriate for those who have taken Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner), or the ASL for Library Staff eCourses through the American Library Association, or anyone who already knows some library vocabulary in ASL and wishes to polish their skills. Join us to reinforce your library signing skills and increase your confidence in your ability to communicate with members of the Deaf community. Certificate of completion available with successful completion of post-test.
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I am so excited to finally share my new board book series with the world!
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.
Sign the Seasons: Fall
Coming August 4, 2026
by Kathy MacMillan
Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko
ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Tanya Daniels
Early Childhood Education Advisor: Louise Rollins
“What a beautiful book! The illustrations wrap around the reader like a warm hug after a chilly fall day. This book will be perfect for anyone looking to learn about sign language for fall. I can see this being used and loved in homes, classrooms, libraries, and bookstores for interactive storytimes where children practice their motor skills and celebrate the season.” – Tracy C. Gold, author of Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby
Preorder now at Deaf Camps, Inc. Bookstore (autographed copies that support a great cause!) | Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Familius
Sign the Seasons: Winter
Coming November 3, 2026.
Sign the Seasons: Spring
Coming February 2027.
Sign the Seasons: Summer
Coming May 2027.
Registration is now open for upcoming sessions of my popular eCourses through the American Library Association!
Continue reading Registration now open for these popular ALA eCourses for Librarians and Educators!
The Collaborative Summer Reading Theme for 2026 is: Unearth a Story/Desentierra una Historia.
Stories by Hand has you covered with a high-energy, interactive program for multiple age groups:
I Dig American Sign Language
Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more! Presented by Kathy MacMillan, author of the Little Hands Signing series and Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together.
This program can be presented as an all-ages program or adapted to a baby, toddler, preschooler, or school-age audience.
Indoor, outdoor, and online programs available.
Book a program for Summer 2026 by February 1, 2026 and get 15% off the single program rate!
Maryland libraries: ask about FREE programming with Arts in Education grant funding!
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Stories By Hand with Kathy MacMillan 