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- Webinar: The Secrets of Show Don't Tell (Part 3) with Kathy MacMillan January 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Hosted by SCBWI MD/DE/WV. In this 3-webinar series, Kathy MacMillan breaks down what it really means to “show, don’t tell” in relation to every aspect of your writing and shares actionable revision steps that you can use right away to breathe new life into your writing. Register at https://mddewv.scbwi.org/events/show/
- Online CCPL Storytime: Little Hands Signing: Our Signing Day February 20, 2021 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am Presented by Kathy MacMillan. Hosted by Carroll County Public Library's Eldersburg Branch FREE program. Registration required at https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/events/little-hands-signing-our-signing-day-0
- Webinar: Creating Outstanding Online Storytimes March 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S.; $60 per person; discounts available for ALA Members and groupsLearn how to plan video-friendly programs, how to keep your programming interactive even when you don’t have live feedback from storytime attendees, and how to manage external stresses such as technological glitches and internal stresses such as camera fright.Register now at https://tinyurl.com/onlinestorytimewebinar
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Category Archives: Little Hands Signing series
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … 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
Free Online Storytimes Saturdays in December!
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading
Reading with Your Kids Podcast featuring THE RUNAWAY SHIRT
The Runaway Shirt was featured on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast! It was a delight to chat with host Jedlie and illustrator Julia Castaño about imagination, family bonding, and the process of making this picture book for families! Click … Continue reading
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading
Librarian and Teacher Resources for NITA’S DAY
I’m so excited to share with you this printable guide to using Nita’s Day in the classroom or storytime! Check it out for tips and tricks for sharing signs during the story, and following up with other fun ASL activities: … 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
