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- Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff Online (Beginners) January 31, 2023 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn and practice American Sign Language for library settings in this interactive series. Hands Up! Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner)Tuesdays, January 24-February 28, 2023, 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/ 10 AM-11 AM Central/9 AM-10 Mountain/8 AM-9 AM PacificOnline sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Register at https://storiesbyhand.com/webinars/
- Hands Up! Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Review Series) - Online January 31, 2023 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Practice and review American Sign Language skills for library settings in this interactive series for those who have completed the Beginner & Intermediate Hands Up! series OR ALA ecourses. Tuesdays, January 24-February 28, 2023 from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM Eastern/ 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Central/ 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Mountain/11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific. Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per…
- Little Hands Signing Professional Development Series 3: Babies & Toddlers February 1, 2023 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn engaging storytime activities for babies and toddlers that incorporate basic American Sign Language! Wednesdays, January 25 to March 1, 2023 from 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/10-11AM Central/9-10 AM Mountain/8-9 AM Pacific. Online via Zoom. Register at https://storiesbyhand.com/webinars/
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Category Archives: board books
Storytime at Snug Books this Saturday!
Storytime with Tracy C. Gold and Kathy MacMillan Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 AM Snug Books, 4717 Harford Road, #1C, Baltimore, MD 21214 Join two local authors for a fun storytime–and learn a little American Sign Language, too! Kathy MacMillan is … Continue reading
25% off Nita’s First Signs and More!
Start your holiday shopping now! Get 25% off Nita’s First Signs, Nita’s Day, She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, and The Runaway Shirt! Use coupon code SIGNON at https://www.familius.com/?s=kathy+macmillan
This Saturday! Join me online at the RVA Booklovers’ Festival!
RVA Booklovers’ Festival Online festival hosted by Fountain Bookstore of Richmond, VA Three Stages! 60+ Speakers! Saturday, May 8 I’ll be sharing stories, songs, and signs with Nita’s First Signs and Nita’s Day on the Children’s Stage at 3:55 PM … Continue reading
This Thursday: Nita’s Holidays Signs Storytimes on Facebook Live!
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Share stories, songs, and American Sign Language fun about family celebrations with Kathy MacMillan, author of Nita’s First Signs and Nita’s Day! Thursday, December 10 at 11 AM Eastern: Facebook Live Storytime presented in … Continue reading
Nita’s Day named a Best Board Book of 2020!
NITA’S DAY has been named one of the Best Board Books of 2020 in the #Bookstagang Best of 2020! Thank you to all of the judges and to everyone who has spread the word about the book! See the complete … Continue reading
THE RUNAWAY SHIRT releases one week from today! Win a signed copy!
How’s this for a nice surprise in these terrible times? I just found out that my newest picture book, The Runaway Shirt, which was originally supposed to release September 1, has been moved forward to August 12! That means that this sweet … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Our Day
Here’s a fun-filled early literacy activity for your home or online classroom or storytime from the Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide. Our Day: An Early Literacy Activity for the Classroom Using American Sign Language This is the latest entry … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Bathtime, Bathtime
Here’s a fun bathtime song to sing and sing after reading Nita’s Day! Bathtime, Bathtime: A Song to Sign This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look … Continue reading
NITA’S DAY launches today!
Happy book birthday to my newest book, Nita’s Day: More Signs for Babies and Parents! The second book in the Little Hands Signing series features Nita and her family using American Sign Language all day long! With adorable, bold illustrations by … Continue reading
Giveaway! Win a signed set of NITA’S FIRST SIGNS and NITA’S DAY!
In honor of the release of Nita’s Day, the second book in the Little Hands Signing Series, on May 12, I’m giving away a signed copy of the set! This makes a great gift and may be personalized. Must by … Continue reading
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