Another ASL storytelling insight from my “pencil sharpener” series: I use classifier handshapes and non-manual signals to create sound effects—yes, even in a visual language! This is ASL—a rich, expressive language shaped by the Deaf and DeafBlind community. Dive in and enjoy the journey of visual storytelling! ASL in Motion: Pencil Sharpening Then and Now An ASL storyteller brings stories to life by layering expressive movements with facial expressions and gestures that mimic sound. From the cl