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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: Resources for Teachers and Librarians
Speak Up! Listen Up!: Strategies for Using SHE SPOKE in the Classroom
Thank you to the folks over at Pencil Tips Writing Workshop for hosting my recent guest post full of ideas for teacher on how to use my new book She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the … Continue reading
Register now for Basic ASL for Library Staff eCourse – Begins May 20!
Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: $195.00 (discounts available for American Library Association members and bulk registrations) … Continue reading
Registration now open for Basic ASL for Library Staff eCourse
Asynchronous eCourse beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 (6 weeks of lessons; Participants will have a total of 12 weeks to complete course materials) Instructor: Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Cost: $195.00 (discounts available for American Library Association members and bulk registrations) … Continue reading
Take the Read Local Challenge!
I’m thrilled to be participating in the 2018/2019 Read Local Challenge, sponsored by the MD/DE/WV Region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators! The Read Local Challenge features traditionally-published authors and illustrators from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington … Continue reading
Register Now 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
Register now 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
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
