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Webinar – “May Virtual Meet-Up: Interactive Storytelling”

When

Tuesday, May 7, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Event Type

Free story hour for parents, educators and children who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing to explore the connections between Deaf culture and the universal joy of storytelling

Join the Chicago Hearing Society‘s May Virtual Meet-Up featuring interactive storytelling on May 7 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Author Kelly Brakenhoff and American Sign Language (ASL) performer Liz Tannebaum will offer an entertaining hour of storytelling, learning and fun!

Dive into the world of “Duke the Deaf Dog” through stories that bring the everyday experiences of the Deaf community to life.

Activities will include:

  • Immersing yourself in two delightful “Duke the Deaf Dog” tales in ASL and spoken English and Spanish
  • Getting to know the author and ASL storyteller
  • Looking behind the scenes into the creative process
  • Joining simple ASL lessons tied to the tales
  • Storytelling tips for parents

Guests can also participate in a question-and-answer session with the presenters.

This free story hour is perfect for parents, educators and children who are deaf, deafblind,and hard of hearing.

Register for the May Virtual Meet-Up on Zoom. Register early to receive special Duke the Deaf Dog digital downloads to start your adventure before the event! You must register to attend.

Únete a la autora Kelly Brakenhoff y a la talentosa Liz Tannebaum para una hora entretenida de narración de cuentos, aprendizaje y diversión. ¡Sumérgete en el mundo de Duke the Deaf Dog a través de historias que dan vida a las experiencias cotidianas de la comunidad sorda!

El evento contará con lecturas atractivas de dos encantadoras historias de Duke the Deaf Dog, presentadas en ASL e inglés/español hablado. Conoce al autor y al narrador de ASL y echa un vistazo exclusivo al proceso creativo. ¡Únete con simples lecciones de ASL relacionadas con nuestras historias y consejos de narración para padres!

Esta hora de cuentos es perfecta para padres, educadores y niños sordos, sordociegos y con discapacidad auditiva que buscan explorar las conexiones entre la cultura sorda y la alegría universal de contar historias.

¡Regístrate temprano y recibe descargas digitales especiales de Duke the Deaf Dog para comenzar tu aventura antes del evento!

Registrarse para la hora del cuento interactivo.