Sunshine 2.0: LIFE ON EARTH

Thursday, August 15, 2019 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM at Edgewater Community Library, 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, Maryland 21037

Sunshine 2.0, a theatre touring company from the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute of the Deaf (RIT/NTID), will present Life on Earth which is an interactive sign language and spoken English play about a team of scientists who must save the Earth from an evil blob. Enjoy sign-mime, dance, ASL poetry, songs, and storytelling. Co-sponsored by Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library and the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL). More information here. 

MEET THE AUTHOR: SOFIA SEITCHIK

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland 20874

In commemoration of International Week of the Deaf, join us as we meet
author Sofia Seitchik who will share her experiences writing and publishing
her book “The Light of Deaf Women: Inspirational Stories from Visionaries,
Artists, Founders and Entrepreneurs.” In addition, meet Deaf Marylanders
featured in the book who will also share their stories. “The Light of Deaf Women: Inspirational Stories from Visionaries, Artists, Founders, and Entrepreneurs” is a book aimed to motivate all kinds of people to go after their dreams, channel their inner artist, take that leap to found an organization, or even to start their own business. The book has over 80 stories of Deaf women with diverse identities, backgrounds, and journeys.

Following the program, the author will sell and sign her books. Light refreshments will be available.This program is co-sponsored by the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library. More information

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