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- Books in Bloom Festival (Columbia, MD): Dagger and Coin reading, Q&A, and signing June 2, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Books in Bloom Festival Sunday, June 2, 2019 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia MD 11 AM- 4PM Free festival! register now at http://www.dtcpartnership.com/booksinbloom/ Reading and Q&A about DAGGER AND COIN at 1 PM. Signing to follow.
- Cecil County Public Library Children's Book Festival June 8, 2019 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 121 Union St, Milton, DE 19968, USA North East Community Park10 AM-1 PMhttps://www.cecil.ebranch.info/kids/childrens-book-festival/Authors and fun family activities! I'll be signing NITA'S FIRST SIGNS, SHE SPOKE, SWORD AND VERSE, and DAGGER AND COIN!
- "Once Upon a Sign" at Martha Washington Library (Fairfax County, VA) June 18, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:15 am 6614 Fort Hunt Rdn Alexandria VA 22307-1799 Come away to a land of kings and dragons, queens and castles, and learn signs through stories and songs of magic. Bring the whole family (and your fairy godmother too) for American Sign Language fun! For all ages. For more information, see https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
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Category Archives: Nita’s First Signs
NITA’S FIRST SIGNS Named 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
Nita’s First Signs has been recognized as a finalist in the 21st annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, in the Picture Book, Early Reader category! As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books … Continue reading
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
One more signing before Christmas!
One more chance to purchase signed copies of Nita’s First Signs, Dagger and Coin, and Sword and Verse before Christmas! I’ll be signing at the Ellicott City Barnes and Noble on Saturday, December 22 from 1-3 PM, along with Veronica … Continue reading
UK Releases and Upcoming Events
Sword and Verse released in paperback in the UK this week, with Dagger and Coin to follow in hardcover on December 27! Upcoming Events
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
