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- Little Hands Signing: Playtime Signs at Eldersburg Library (MD) (for ages birth to 8) January 26, 2019 at 9:45 am – 10:45 am Eldersburg Library 6400 West Hemlock Drive Eldersburg, MD 21784 410-386-4460 library.carr.org Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan is the author of NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and LITTLE HANDS SIGNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIGNING TOGETHER. Children 3 and under must be…
- Writers Workshop: Choices & Consequences (Eldersburg Library, MD) January 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eldersburg Branch Carroll County Public Library 6400 West Hemlock Drive Eldersburg MD 21784 410-795-3520 library.carr.org For ages 12-adult. Kathy MacMillan, author of Sword and Verse and Dagger and Coin (HarperTeen), shows how to analyze your story through the lens of choices and consequences to create coherent plots, compelling characters, and satisfying endings. Features hands-on writing…
- Book signing at Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt (Timonium, MD) February 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 2159 York Rd A, Timonium, MD 21093 Come on in to purchase signed copies of NITA'S FIRST SIGNS, LITTLE HANDS AND BIG HANDS: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIGNING TOGETHER, SWORD AND VERSE, and DAGGER AND COIN! Make a sign language craft and learn to write your name in the language of the gods. Purchase a book and receive 20% off your Sweet Frog…
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Registration now open for Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom eCourse
Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide eCourse Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, April 8, 2019 and continuing for 6 weeks (Participants will have 12 weeks to complete course materials.) … Continue reading
Registration now open for Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language
Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language: A 90-minute webinar Thursday, March 28, 2018, 2:30pm Eastern/1:30pmCentral/12:30pm Mountain/11:30am Pacific Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Signing with young children of any hearing ability fosters bonding, stimulates language development, and reduces … Continue reading
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
Free Webinar this Friday: Accessibility and Libraries
I’m so honored to be participating in this webinar from the American Library Association this coming Friday, talking about a topic that is close to my heart: making libraries accessible for everyone. I hope you can join us! Free Webinar: Accessibility … Continue reading
