Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this series for?
For teens and adults who want to practice reading ASL fingerspelling: ASL learners at any level, homeschool families, teachers, sign language educators, and word search fans looking for something new. No prior ASL knowledge is needed. For children ages 8 and up, the FingerAlphabet Cool Kids books are the better fit.
How difficult are the puzzles?
Medium to challenging. The grids are dense, with many crossing words, and there is no hint about which directions the words run: finding them is part of the challenge. Reading the hand shapes adds a second layer, so even familiar words take attention. If you are new to fingerspelling, give yourself time with the first puzzles. For a gentler start, the Cool Kids books use larger hand shapes and show the directions.
What is in each volume?
Each volume contains 108 word search puzzles, a complete ASL alphabet chart, solutions to all puzzles, and extra alphabet charts to cut out and share. The books are paperbacks in US Letter format (8.5 × 11 in) with 126 pages.
Do I have to start with Volume 4?
No. Each volume stands on its own, with its own mix of topics, so you can start with any volume and read the volumes in any order. Puzzles do not repeat between volumes.
Why does the series start with Volume 4?
Volume 4 is the omnibus edition of Volumes 1, 2, and 3, which are out of print. It brings all of their puzzles together in one book, so nothing from the early volumes is lost.
Where are the solutions?
At the back of each book, for all 108 puzzles. The solutions are printed in regular letters, so checking your answers is convenient and quick.
S.T. Lassal &
Project FingerAlphabet
S.T. Lassal is the professional illustrator and author behind Project FingerAlphabet, a pro bono publico project nominated for the German Award for Civic Engagement. Its free alphabet charts for more than twelve sign languages are used by schools, churches, charities, and organizations in many countries.
Building bridges into the worlds of sign language.