Learning American Sign Language: Books and Media

Enrolling in sign language classes and meeting deaf people who use American Sign Language (ASL) is the best way to learn ASL. These approaches will enhance the learning experience and provide opportunities to practice and develop fluency in a conversational setting. There are books and other media that can support your ASL learning.

Online ASL Resources
ASL University is an online curriculum resource for American Sign Language students, instructors, interpreters, and parents of deaf children.
ASL University

ASL Pro is a completely free online ASL educational resource website featuring over 11000 ASL Signs.
ASL Pro

Baby Signing Time is a great first step into signing! Designed specifically for ages 3-36 months.
Baby Signing Time

Companies Selling ASL Books and Products
Gallaudet University Press sells a variety of ASL texts and other deaf-related resources.
Gallaudet University Press

Dawn Sign Press offers materials in ASL, books about ASL and more.
Dawn Sign Press

Sign Media, Inc. produces videotaped and text materials on American Sign Language and American Deaf culture.
Sign Media, Inc.

TJ Publishers sells ASL texts and other ASL & deaf culture books and resources.
TJ Publishers, Inc.

Amazon.com has an extensive selection of books and resources you can use to learn about ASL. Type "ASL books" in their Search box and you will see a list of books, all with user reviews.
Amazon.com

Additional Resources for Learning ASL

• Books for Learning Sign Language
• Learning Sign Language: Media Resources
• Selected Sign Language Books for Young Readers