About the Author
Kathleen Marcath is a children’s book author who first discovered ASL when she learned to sign the song “Our God Is an Awesome God.” The beauty and power of ASL captured her attention and never let go. Countless times, she has watched the same magic illuminate people’s faces (deaf and hearing alike) when they learn this beautiful language.
Her B.A. in Deaf Community Studies from Madonna University inspired her to promote ASL literacy and raise awareness of its importance to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
In 2020, she founded ASL Picture Books to address the lack of representation of Deaf culture in children's books, and she published her award-winning debut children’s book, My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere With Me. She resides in Michigan with her family enjoying life and grandchildren.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to tap into the unlimited potential of American Sign Language for all people through entertaining and educational picture books and videos. Helping every child discover the gift they hold and the skills to share it with the world as only they can.
Our Vision
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American Sign Language is embraced and actively used in schools across America.
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The social stigma associated with hearing loss and the use of sign language is gone.
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The untapped potential of ASL is discovered daily in all walks of life.
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Hearing and d/Deaf and hard-of-hearting students are connected through communication with bi-lingual skills of their native languages.
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ASL is considered a natural normal highly effective means of communication.
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Research is removing blinders, understanding the mind-body connection of positive reinforcement, and the benefits of ASL for all people.
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Making connections and reaching their potential in purpose-driven lives.
About Us
Regardless of whether you know a few signs or are fluent in signing, ASL opens the pathways in our brains, enhancing our cognitive skills at any age! It is TRUE!
I am thrilled to introduce you to the team creating superior videobooks and instructional videos to accompany our award-winning ASL Picture Book
My Monster Truck Goes
Everywhere with Me!
Dustyn Blindert Videographer
Kathleen Marcath
Author - Director
Diana Campbell ASL Storyteller
Isaac Liang
Deaf Illustrator
Bobbie Hinman
Editor
Dennis Neubacher Voiceover Narration
Doak Breen
Sound Production
April Cox
Project Manager
Self-Publishing Made Simple
Michelle Osterhout
ASL Storyteller
Emma Massman ASL Interpreter
Pardeep Mehar
Illustrator
Praise Saflor
Graphic Designer
My Monster Truck goes Everywhere with Me was created by the collaboration of an exceptionally talented team. It takes a dedicated team of talented people to publish an Award-Winning Book! I am honored to present the team who contributed their gifts and talents to "My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere with Me." and the accompanying four videos.