The Collaborative Summer Reading Theme for 2026 is: Unearth a Story/Desentierra una Historia.
Stories by Hand has you covered with a high-energy, interactive program for multiple age groups:
I Dig American Sign Language
Let’s dig deep and learn basic American Sign Language for dinosaurs, diggers, and the things we love through stories, songs, and more! Presented by Kathy MacMillan, author of the Little Hands Signing series and Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together.
This program can be presented as an all-ages program or adapted to a baby, toddler, preschooler, or school-age audience.
Indoor, outdoor, and online programs available.
- Single program (45 minutes): $500 plus travel expenses.
- Additional same-day sessions: $400 plus travel expenses.
Book a program for Summer 2026 by February 1, 2026 and get 15% off the single program rate!
Maryland libraries: ask about FREE programming with Arts in Education grant funding!
Interested in a different program theme? Check out all program offerings here.
Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan 