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- Release day for SHE SPOKE: 14 WOMEN WHO RAISED THEIR VOICES AND CHANGED THE WORLD March 1, 2019
- SHE SPOKE Launch at A Read Across America/Women's History Month Celebration (Books with a Past, Savage, MD) March 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm A Read Across America/Women's History Month Celebration Books with a Past Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763 (443) 753-3131 https://bookswithapast.com/ When the world tells you to stay quiet, do you listen, or do you speak up? Celebrate women who made a difference with Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi, authors of She Spoke:…
- Book signing at Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt (Catonsville, MD) March 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 852 N Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA Come on in to purchase signed copies of SHE SPOKE: 14 WOMEN WHO RAISED THEIR VOICES AND CHANGED THE WORLD, NITA'S FIRST SIGNS, LITTLE HANDS AND BIG HANDS: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIGNING TOGETHER, SWORD AND VERSE, and DAGGER AND COIN! Purchase a book and receive 20% off your Sweet Frog yogurt purchase! All book sale…
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Category Archives: Little Hands Signing series
Upcoming Events
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All are welcome! Free programs; no registration required. Location: Eldersburg … Continue reading
40% off NITA’S FIRST SIGNS!
It’s a great big SALE! Order Nita’s First Signs at 40% off the cover price! Makes a great gift for the young children, expecting parents, and educators on your list! Go to https://tinyurl.com/NitaSale and enter the code ReadingFamily to order!
So many updates!
This month has been a whirlwind, and the next one looks like it will be the same! I’ve got lots of news to share! Dagger and Coin releases next Tuesday! Kirkus calls it a “riveting fantasy sequel” and “[a] fine balance of … Continue reading
Reading with Your Kids Podcast featuring NITA’S FIRST SIGNS
I was delighted to be interviewed by Jedlie for his podcast, Reading with Your Kids. We discussed the benefits of signing with all children, the power of bilingualism, and how Nita’s First Signs came to be. Click here to listen to a … Continue reading
Reviews and News
I’m heading off to the woods for one of my favorite weeks of the year – Deaf Camp. But before I go, here’s a roundup of some recent excitement and upcoming events. Reviews Earlier this week, Dagger and Coin received its … Continue reading
ASL Poetry and a NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Giveaway at LauraShovan.com
I’m so excited to share a guest post at Laura Shovan’s Poetry Friday blog post! Laura is a poet and the author of Takedown and The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, and she matches books with great poems when she posts … Continue reading
Giveaway Time!
My co-author for the Storytime Magic series, Christine Kirker, and I each have new solo books out, so we’ve teamed up for a giveaway! Read about both books below, and enter a giveaway for a prize pack featuring signed copies … Continue reading
Singing and Signing Fun in Libraries This Summer
I’m looking forward to sharing stories, songs, and signs with kids and families this summer at Maryland libraries! Join me for these FREE programs, where you can also purchase a signed copy of Nita’s First Signs! I’ll also be offering book … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Launch Event This Sunday at The Ivy Bookshop!
Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 10 AM The Ivy Bookshop, 6080 Falls Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21209 To preorder your copies (or order signed copies if you can’t attend the event), call (410) 377-2966 I’m looking forward to celebrating the launch of Nita’s … Continue reading
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS releases today!
Available now from Familius Press! Text by Kathy MacMillan Illustrations by Sara Brezzi ASL/Deaf Culture Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kannapell American Sign Language makes it easy to communicate with your child, and Nita makes it fun! Nita’s First Signs teaches ten … Continue reading
