Books, Books and Books

We all know and trust Laurent Clerc. Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center offers an extensive list of books for multiple purposes - general, music, parents, specific focus.

For teaching purposes, I have used the following books:

This book is useful but I do not rank it number one. However, it is a good resource for beginners. 

Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands Elaine Costello

This dictionary is by far one of the best purchases to make when learning sign language. The definitions provide the origin of the word, which is helpful to remember the sign. 

Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary

[Mass Market Paperback]

(1 Customer Review)

Elaine Costello

If the flash card technique worked for you during your educational career, pick up this set. It is useful for teaching purposes and for personal practice. 

	The American Sign Language Handshape Flash Cards: Set 1 Richard A. Tennant	Other Format Usually ships in 24 hours. May 22, 2002	$24.95		check store inventory add to wish list 1 used from $20.46
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Personally, I recommend taking a course or learning from a friend, even visiting the interactive websites to really grasp the language. The pictures in books are really great to boost your memory of forgotten signs or to read the connection to the sign and word. However, if you know of more books or looking for another book, share please!