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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: Nita’s First Signs
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 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
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
August Online Storytimes
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
July Online Book Events
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
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 … Continue reading
