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- Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginners) September 24, 2021 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Learn and practice American Sign Language for library settings in this interactive series. Fridays, September 17-October 22 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern/12:30-1:30 PM Central/11:30AM-12:30 PM Mountain/10:30-11:30 AM Pacific Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-up-live-asl-practice-for-library-staff-beginner-tickets-163935825467
- Webinar: Welcoming Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons to Your Library (PCI Webinars) September 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In this interactive program, you’ll learn tips for communicating with deaf and hard of hearing patrons, information about American Sign Language and Deaf Culture, and even some basic ASL vocabulary to introduce yourself and help patrons navigate the library. $28.99 Register at https://pciwebinars.com/event/welcoming-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-patrons-to-your-library/
- Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginners) October 1, 2021 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Learn and practice American Sign Language for library settings in this interactive series. Fridays, September 17-October 22 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern/12:30-1:30 PM Central/11:30AM-12:30 PM Mountain/10:30-11:30 AM Pacific Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-up-live-asl-practice-for-library-staff-beginner-tickets-163935825467
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Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special – Recording Access Available!
Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Reading Special 1 hour webinar, recorded. Learn basic American Sign Language vocabulary for summer and animals and how to use it in storytime! This session teaches themed vocabulary while demonstrating storytime activities and best … Continue reading
Happy World Read Aloud Day!
February 3 is World Read Aloud Day! My co-author Manuela Bernardi and I celebrated with a readaloud and a conversation about our book, She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World. Join us to hear about some of … Continue reading
Q and A with the author and illustrator of THE RUNAWAY SHIRT
Congratulations to Claire Freeland, winner of the giveaway of signed copy of THE RUNAWAY SHIRT! Find out more about the book and get your copy at https://tinyurl.com/runawayshirt On September 1, 2020, illustrator Julia Castaño shared a storytime and art … Continue reading
THE RUNAWAY SHIRT Storytimes!
If you missed the online launch celebration for The Runaway Shirt, you can still check out the videos below! The Runaway Shirt Storytime in English The Runaway Shirt Storytime in ASL Order The Runaway Shirt … 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
New Little Hands Signing Video: Roll the Ball
In Nita’s First Signs, Nita loves to play with her colorful ball! Here’s a followup song to sign with young children using American Sign Language to introduce and reinforce manners signs and turn-taking. Roll the Ball: A Song to Sign … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Manners Song
Sing, sign, and show your manners! Here’s a fun song to practice manners signs in American Sign Language with young children: Manners: A Song to Sign This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the … Continue reading
So Many Storytimes!
Little Hands Signing: Feelings Signs ~ Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10 AM Little ones have BIG feelings, especially these days! Join us for stories, signs, songs, and rhymes celebrating feelings with American Sign Language. This storytime is hosted by the … Continue reading
