In 2013, following Charlie McKelvey, my ASL teacher’s suggestion, I spent eight years creating the cartoon-illustrated ebook My ASL Dictionary. As Tellwell Publishing negotiates with Smashwords for full ebook distribution to databases, libraries, and schools, my dictionary’s ASL hand sign for BOOK. With Books now evolving beyond the printed work on pages to include the digital world of mobiles, tablets, and computers, I chose a Private School student in uniform to sign Book (with a side view of his hands for extra clarity). The animation now allows me to show his full hands in motion. With Palms together, the Flat hands open, remaining attached at the sides, like the binding of a book when it’s opened.
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