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SCBWI-MI Winter Spotlight The Benefits of ASL in Children's Picture Books for Three Authors

Charlie Barshaw coordinates our quarterly Writer Spotlight feature and interviews writers of SCBWI-MI. Meet 3 SCBWI-MI members who use ASL.

Feb 1, 2022

Brains are Better with Sign Language

Sign language has a future in America that equates as a positive benefit for hearing children, newborns with hearing loss, hearing-native...

Jan 18, 2022

Awarded Best Indie Books 2021 by Kirkus Reviews

Awarded Best Indie Books 2021 by Kirkus Reviews I am so honored to announce that My Monster Truck Goes Everywhere With Me was chosen out...

Dec 15, 2021

“The Language Zone” & Making Writing an Interactive Process.

As we previously discussed in Challenges Faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students face...

Dec 1, 2021

Celebrating Book Birthday! Featured in SCBWI-MI Book Birthday Blog

Celebrating Book Birthday! Featured in SCBWI-MI Book Birthday Blog of Kathleen Marcath by Christy Matthes.

Nov 12, 2021

Challenges Faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners

Often, Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students face many challenges when it comes to acquiring English and learning to read and write....

Nov 9, 2021

How ASL Differs from English

It’s a common misconception among people who aren’t familiar with American Sign Language (ASL) that it is a direct, word-for-word...

Oct 18, 2021

SIWI: A Fresh Approach to Writing Instruction

SIWI is a teaching method that provides research-backed instruments for bridging the gap between English and ASL.

Sep 20, 2021

Every Child has a Gift to Give

Education Evolution is up to big things. Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy has a passion for children and their education. Through the Education...

Jul 27, 2021

Meet Diana Campbell an Extraordinary Person and Deaf ASL Storyteller

Diana Campbell Diana Campbell graduated from Florida School for the Deaf and married her Deaf husband, Scott Ashley. They have twins...

Jun 5, 2021

Language First?

Kimberly Sanzo and Kathleen Marcath's conversation! "Why ASL is Important for Deaf Children. Learn how Language Frist was born and...

Apr 15, 2021

Interview with The Voice

Writing a children’s book is something Kathleen Marcath had always wanted to do, and once her grandchildren Bella and Dylan arrived, the...

Mar 25, 2021

Awarded - Kirkus Review (starred review)

I am so honored to share we have received the prestigious Kirkus Starred Review!

Feb 15, 2021

Award-Winning Team!

My Monster Truck goes Everywhere with Me was created by the collaboration of an exceptionally talented team. It takes a dedicated team...

Feb 14, 2021

ASL Fingerspelling - Resources

Fingerspelling Learning to fingerspell is FUN! After mastering the ASL Alphabet and spelling your name, begin practice with short words....

Jan 26, 2021

ASL handshapes for the letters A S L on a

Great ASL Storytellers

In a world where stories come to life through graceful hand movements, expressive faces, and American Sign Language, a diverse community of ASL storytellers captivates audiences with unique expressions. Learn about six great ASL Storytellers.

Jan 14, 2021