Nita’s First Signs is now streaming on Netflix as part of the Story Time Book Read-Along series! Check out these animated read-along storybooks here. Kids can read along with illustrated books that come to life through animation, music and narration. Exciting adventures, fuzzy animal friends and more! (Find Nita’s First Signs in Episode #7: Kindness and Family.)
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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 here to listen to a recording of the podcast.

New Little Hands Signing Video: Thank You Rhyme
In Nita’s First Signs, Nita learns about using her manners. Here’s a fun action rhyme that reinforces the ASL sign THANK-YOU!
Thank You Rhyme: 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!
New Little Hands Signing Video: Roll the Ball
In Nita’s First Signs, Nita loves to play with her colorful ball! Here’s a followup song to sign with young children using American Sign Language to introduce and reinforce manners signs and turn-taking.
This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!
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 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:
- Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11 AM Eastern: Storytime in American Sign Language
- Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2 PM: Storytime in Spoken English
Sign with Nita All Day Long!
Here’s a rhyme to practice the signs in the book!
This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for more videos to come!


