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- Signing in Storytime or the Classroom (6 week eCourse) begins January 18, 2021 ALA Editions eCourse - Asynchronous eCourse featuring 6 weeks of lessons (Participants will have 12 weeks to complete course materials)Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. More info and registration at https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/sign-language-children-storytime-or-classroom-practical-guide-ecourse
- Webinar: The Secrets of Show Don't Tell (Part 2) with Kathy MacMillan January 19, 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/
- 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/
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Register now for The Secrets of Show, Don’t Tell!
3-Webinar Series: The Secrets of Show, Don’t Tell with Kathy MacMillan Tuesdays at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific (Each webinar is 90 minutes long) Part 1: January 12, 2021 Part 2: January 19, 2021 Part 3: … Continue reading
One Week from Today! Join Me for CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES!
Choices and Consequences Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific. Includes access to recording for 30 days after live event. Compton Crook Award Finalist and author of fiction and nonfiction for children, teens, … Continue reading
Tomorrow! Join me for STORYBUILDING!
Storybuilding Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific No matter what your genre, a rich palette of details brings the world of your story to life. Compton Crook Award Finalist and author of fiction … Continue reading
SCBWI Members – Register now for a FREE Webinar!
FREE webinar for SCBWI Members Only: Webinar: Professional Communication for Authors and Illustrators with Kathy MacMillan 90 minute Webinar Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central/5 PM Mountain/4 PM Pacific FREE WEBINAR FOR SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK … Continue reading
Register now for the Little Hands Signing Professional Development Series 3!
Little Hands Signing Professional Development Storytimes Series 3 Join us for weekly interactive “annotated storytimes” that teach basic American Sign Language vocabulary and demonstrate how to use the signs in storytime activities and the early childhood classroom. Each session will … Continue reading
2-Part Webinar: Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library
Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library A two-part online workshop, each session lasting 90 minutes, on Thursdays, September 17 and 24, 2020 , 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am Pacific Library services are for everyone, and that includes the deaf community. In … 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
50% off storytime resources from ALA Editions!
ALA Editions has lots of great storytime resources on sale at 50% off, including 2 of my titles: Multicultural Storytime Magic by Kathy MacMillan and Christine Kirker (ALA Editions) Regular price: $48 – Now on sale for $24! Weave diversity … Continue reading
The Little Hands Signing Professional Development Series 2 Starts July 7!
Little Hands Signing Professional Development Storytimes Series 2: Seasons Join us for weekly interactive “annotated storytimes” that teaches basic American Sign Language vocabulary and demonstrate how to use the signs in storytime activities and the early childhood classroom. Each session … Continue reading
One Week from Today: Creating Outstanding Online Storytimes Webinar
In response to popular demand, we are offering an encore session of this ALA Editions webinar! Creating Outstanding Online Storytimes Workshop A 90-minute workshop, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 2:30pm Eastern/1:30pm Central/12:30pm Mountain/11:30am Pacific $60 per person; discounts available for ALA Members and groups … Continue reading