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- Online AACPL Storytime: The SIGN-a-long Sing-a-long August 7, 2021 at 10:30 am – 11:15 am Presented by Kathy MacMillan. Hosted by Anne Arundel County Public Library, Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch. FREE program. Registration required at https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/sign-long-sing-long-virtual-program
- Online NCCPL Storytime: Little Hands Signing: Under the Sea August 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Presented by Kathy MacMillan. Hosted by New Castle County Libraries. FREE program for all ages. Registration required at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/7809734
- Online BCPL Storytime: American Sign Language Safari August 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Presented by Kathy MacMillan. Hosted by Baltimore County Public Library. FREE program. Registration required at https://www.bcpl.info/events-and-programs/list.html#!/189561
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Category Archives: eCourses and Webinars
Publishing Skills for Writers starts this Wednesday! Register now!
3-webinar series: Publishing Skills for Writers – Wednesdays, July 7-21, 7-9 PM Eastern Being a successful writer is more than just creating great books, it also means navigating submissions and the publication process and communicating clearly and professionally with everyone … Continue reading
Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special – Recording Access Available!
Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special 1 hour webinar, recorded. Learn basic American Sign Language vocabulary for summer and animals and how to use it in storytime! This session teaches themed vocabulary while demonstrating storytime activities and best … Continue reading
Register for for ASL for Library Staff, Level 2 – Begins June 28!
American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 2 Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, June 28, 2021 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: $250.00 (discounts … Continue reading
This Wednesday! Join me for Storybuilding!
Webinar: Storybuilding – Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7-9 PM Eastern (hosted by The Writer’s Center) Learn how to focus on the specifics you need at each stage of the writing process to build your characters’ world without ever losing sight … Continue reading
Register now for Creative Coaching Groups: 6-Month Mentorship Program
I am excited to announce that I will be stepping into the Mentorship Program Coordinator position for SCBWI MD/DE/WV, spearheading the region’s new mentorship program for writers and illustrators, Creative Coaching Groups! This 6-month mentorship program, available only to SCBWI … Continue reading
Sharpen Your Writing Skills This Summer!
I’m delighted to be teaching online for the Writers Center this summer! Based on Bethesda, Maryland, The Writers Center has a wealth of webinars and classes to help every writer improve their craft. I hope you’ll join me at one … Continue reading
Intermediate ASL Practice Sessions for Library Staff Begin May 11!
Hands Up! Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Intermediate) Practice and gain confidence in your American Sign Language skills for library settings in this interactive series. Tuesdays, May 11-June 15 from 10-11 AM Eastern/9-10 AM Central/8-9 AM Mountain/7-8 AM Pacific. Online … Continue reading
This Saturday! : A Conversation with Kidlit Authors
I’m looking forward to moderating this terrific panel featuring kidlit authors for all ages! A CONVERSATION WITH KIDLIT AUTHORS Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 2 PM Eastern (Online via Zoom) This panel is sponsored by the Maryland Writers Association and … Continue reading
New Webinar! Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special
Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2 PM Eastern. 1 hour, Online via Zoom. Add some American Sign Language to your summer reading toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary … Continue reading
ASL for Library Staff: Level 1 Starts May 3! Register Now!
New sessions of my popular eCourses from the American Library Association begin May 3. Register for one or bundle them all and save! Discounts available for groups and ALA members. See below for details. American Sign … Continue reading
