Kathy MacMillan is a writer, American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and signing storyteller. She writes picture books, children's nonfiction, and middle-grade and young adult fiction. Her debut young-adult novel, Sword and Verse (2016), was a finalist for the Compton Crook Award. She has also published eight resource books for educators, librarians, and parents. Kathy established the mentoring program for the Maryland/Delaware/West Virginia Region of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and served as the co-regional advisor for five years. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Find her online at www.kathymacmillan.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @kathys_quill. Ekaterina Ladatko is a Moscow-based illustrator and animation art director. She is a mother of two children who never let her forget about the magic in the world.

"Fun and informative from cover to cover, Nita's Food Signs: An Interactive ASL Board Book is an ideal interactive board book introduction to American Sign Language and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library Board Book collections for children ages 1-3."--Andrea Kay, Midwest Book Review

"In MacMillan's recent Nita tale, readers join Nita as she enjoys various meals and snacks with her dad. As Nita and her dad mention different foods, there are slide-out pages that show children how to sign the word. The story teaches readers to sign 10 different words in American Sign Language. For example, words such as 'eat, ' 'banana, ' 'bread, ' and 'apple' are introduced. The signing instructions are very clear and easy for children to understand. Each page contains vibrant colors and engaging illustrations that children will enjoy. This book would make a great addition to any preschool classroom and household seeking to promote diversity. Children will learn that there are different ways to communicate, such as through visual language, and not everyone communicates with spoken words. This story can also aid ASL comprehension and would be a great starting point for learning simple food signs. ASL is useful for young children who have not yet begun speaking, giving them another tool to express themselves. Therefore, this book is highly recommended."--Children's Literature

Publisher: Familius

Pub date: 2025-02-04

Length: 12 pages