{"product_id":"read-sign-with-asl-professor-jennifer-stewart","title":"Read \u0026 Sign with ASL Professor Jennifer Stewart","description":"\u003ch1\u003e📚 Read \u0026amp; Sign with Jennifer Stewart\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eDeaf Like David\u003c\/em\u003e | Professor | Founder of Signing Courses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Transformational Literacy \u0026amp; ASL Experience for Schools and Libraries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a story becomes a language experience?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren don’t just hear \u003cem\u003eDeaf, Like David\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey learn to sign it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Stewart brings literacy, inclusion, and authentic American Sign Language into schools and libraries through her interactive \u003cstrong\u003eRead \u0026amp; Sign\u003c\/strong\u003e experience — a powerful event that blends storytelling, language development, and Deaf culture awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Book Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an engaging, research-informed literacy event designed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Strengthen early language development\u003cbr\u003e• Promote social-emotional growth\u003cbr\u003e• Introduce authentic ASL (not gestures)\u003cbr\u003e• Build inclusion and disability awareness\u003cbr\u003e• Foster empathy and meaningful communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents actively participate by learning developmentally appropriate ASL signs woven directly into the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don’t just listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sign.\u003cbr\u003eThey connect.\u003cbr\u003eThey remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooted in Lived Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer grew up in the Deaf community with a Deaf father. American Sign Language is not a trend or a tool — it is a complete language and a cultural gift from the Deaf community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a former ASL interpreter and professor with over 15 years in early and special education, Jennifer bridges literacy and language in a way that is both heartfelt and academically grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer visits reflect both professional expertise and personal story — helping children understand not only how to sign, but why language access matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a Read \u0026amp; Sign Visit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Live reading of \u003cem\u003eDeaf, Like David\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✨ Interactive teaching of meaningful ASL signs\u003cbr\u003e✨ Age-appropriate introduction to Deaf culture\u003cbr\u003e✨ Discussion on the difference between signs and gestures\u003cbr\u003e✨ Student Q\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e✨ Book signing (for in-person events)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional Add-Ons:\u003cbr\u003e• Educator mini-training on integrating signs into the classroom\u003cbr\u003e• Parent literacy night sessions\u003cbr\u003e• Multi-session classroom workshops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Elementary Schools\u003cbr\u003e• Early Childhood Programs\u003cbr\u003e• School District Literacy Events\u003cbr\u003e• Public Libraries\u003cbr\u003e• Inclusion \u0026amp; Diversity Programming\u003cbr\u003e• Conferences \u0026amp; Professional Development Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMichigan-Based | Available Nationwide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer is based in Michigan and available for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In-person events throughout Michigan\u003cbr\u003e• Regional and national travel\u003cbr\u003e• Virtual Read \u0026amp; Sign experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBooking \u0026amp; Investment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Read \u0026amp; Sign experience is customized based on audience size, format, and goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor availability, detailed information, and a personalized quote, please complete the inquiry form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003eRequest Booking Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s bring language, literacy, and authentic inclusion to your community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"283\" width=\"425\" alt=\"show school assembly with young children and teaching\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8026\/6078\/files\/show-school-assembly-with-young-children-and-teaching.png?v=1767039578\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signing Courses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42469969199198,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.signingcourses.com\/es\/products\/read-sign-with-asl-professor-jennifer-stewart","provider":"Signing Courses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}