Category Archives: Contests and Giveaways

Oh, The Places Your Mind Can Go!

Authors You Should Know, Contests and Giveaways, On Writing, Young Adult Fantasy

I was honored to be asked to share a writing prompt for CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth, an inspiring literary magazine for teens. Seriously, check out their current project, “This is Not a Snow Day”, which documents life in Baltimore during COVID-19, from the point of view of our city’s youth.

 CHARM hosts “Oh the Places Your Mind Can Go,” a weekly video series featuring local authors who invite you to explore the world without leaving your home. Everyone is welcome to pick up a pencil (or phone) and join these weekly writing journeys, AND you can submit your response to CHARMS’s online publication. (There are prizes, too!) Check out my episode (which of course puts a fantasy twist on the theme of place!), as well as previous episodes featuring YA novelist Karen Hattrup and memoirist and poet Sheri Booker, at http://linktr.ee/charmlitmag.

New Little Hands Signing Video: Bathtime, Bathtime

American Sign Language, board books, Contests and Giveaways, Little Hands Signing series, Nita's Day

 

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 for more videos to come!

In honor of the release of Nita’s Day, I’m giving away a signed copy of the set! This makes a great gift and may be personalized. Must by 18 or older to enter. US Only. Giveaway closes May 22, 2020. Find 3 ways to enter here!

 

NITA’S DAY launches today!

American Sign Language, board books, Contests and Giveaways, Little Hands Signing series, News, Nita's Day, Nita's First Signs, picture books, Resources for Teachers and Librarians

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 Sara Brezzi and a unique slide-open format, this board book makes a great baby shower or new baby gift! Thank you to our ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor Jevon Whetter, Early Childhood Advisor Louise Rollins, and the whole team at Familius Press for helping bring Nita’s latest adventure to life!

Order Nita’s Day now! Autographed copies from the Deaf Camps, Inc. Online Bookstore |  Indiebound.org | Bookshop.org  |  Workman.com (use code BOOKS for 20% off!)  |  Amazon.com  |  BarnesAndNoble.com

Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide  |  Nita’s Day Signs Demonstration Video

Join me for the Nita’s Day Online Launch Celebration!

Facebook Live Nita’s Day Launch Day Celebration Storytimes:

Sign with Nita All Day Long!

Here’s a rhyme to practice the signs in the book!

All Day Long: A Rhyme to Sign

This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!

SHE SPOKE is the Chloe’s Book Club May pick at Girls’ Life!

Contests and Giveaways, She Spoke

So honored and thrilled that She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World is the May pick for Chloe’s Book Club with Chloe Lukasiak over at Girls’ Life! Chloe is joined by her mom Christi and her younger sister Clara for a discussion of the outspoken women who inspire them! Read Chloe, Clara and Christi’s Commentary, check out Chloe’s Playlist and Discussion Questions, and enter an awesome Giveaway featuring a She Spoke prize pack, which includes a $50 gift card from the ethical, female-led clothing and accessories company Dazey LA, a $50 gift card from Barnes & Noble and a copy of the book itself. Check it out!