Conferences, talks and workshops
In recent years I've done a number of talks, workshops and courses for adults - parents, teachers, childcare workers, illustrators, writers, librarians and children... I like to talk!
I regularly give talks to parents about selecting and using picture books with their children;
I regularly give talks and run workshops to colleagues and other professionals regarding choosing books and using books.
I'm particularly asked about using books in multicultural contexts and mutli-language settings. If you would like me to visit your group - click here for information.
I regularly give talks to parents about selecting and using picture books with their children;
I regularly give talks and run workshops to colleagues and other professionals regarding choosing books and using books.
I'm particularly asked about using books in multicultural contexts and mutli-language settings. If you would like me to visit your group - click here for information.
Book Trust
Looking at the issues around dual-language books
May-June 2012
I was thrilled to be given the opportunity by Book Trust to give a series of talks exploring the issues around using dual language books and reading and sharing stories in settings where multiple home languages are used.
The delegates were a mix of early years librarians, Book Start workers, early years workers, language specialists, teachers and family support workers.
Looking at the issues around dual-language books
May-June 2012
I was thrilled to be given the opportunity by Book Trust to give a series of talks exploring the issues around using dual language books and reading and sharing stories in settings where multiple home languages are used.
The delegates were a mix of early years librarians, Book Start workers, early years workers, language specialists, teachers and family support workers.
Books for Keeps
Magazine Article on storytelling in multi-lingual settings
Check out the Books for Keeps website (though if you subscribe or can read it in your local library, you'll see the pictures as well).
Magazine Article on storytelling in multi-lingual settings
Check out the Books for Keeps website (though if you subscribe or can read it in your local library, you'll see the pictures as well).
National Centre for Language and Literacy
Picture books and other media course - February 2010
in February 2010, I shall be giving a course for teachers on how to use new technologies to extend and enhance the use of picturebooks in the classroom. Using Lulu Loves the Library, Five Little Ducks and My Friend Jamal as starting points, we will look at using photography, novelty elements and recordings. Information
Picture books and other media course - February 2010
in February 2010, I shall be giving a course for teachers on how to use new technologies to extend and enhance the use of picturebooks in the classroom. Using Lulu Loves the Library, Five Little Ducks and My Friend Jamal as starting points, we will look at using photography, novelty elements and recordings. Information
Co-opeative of India Language Library Authorities
Talk on the issues considered when producing the Lulu multi-language CD - October 2009
I was delighted to be given the opportunity to discuss the reasons I developed the Lulu CD and all the issues that we considered during the development. To find out more about this, check back later - I've just written an article for Books For Keeps and will have a link soon.
Talk on the issues considered when producing the Lulu multi-language CD - October 2009
I was delighted to be given the opportunity to discuss the reasons I developed the Lulu CD and all the issues that we considered during the development. To find out more about this, check back later - I've just written an article for Books For Keeps and will have a link soon.
English Language Support Teachers Association
Conference - Dublin October 2009
I was delighted to be in Dublin and able to attend the ELSTA conference. The response from teachers to the Alanna Books was wonderful. I also found out more about the wonderful programme at Lochrann - the Centre for Intercultural Education.
Conference - Dublin October 2009
I was delighted to be in Dublin and able to attend the ELSTA conference. The response from teachers to the Alanna Books was wonderful. I also found out more about the wonderful programme at Lochrann - the Centre for Intercultural Education.
Centre for Language in Primary Education
Multicultural Bookfair September 2009
This year CLPE's bookfair was attended my even more teachers and education workers - quite possibly because Malorie Blackman was the keynote speaker. I gave a talk on the thinking behind the new Lulu multi-language CD and CLPE provided children from neighbouring schools to make recordings of their favourite books. More
Multicultural Bookfair September 2009
This year CLPE's bookfair was attended my even more teachers and education workers - quite possibly because Malorie Blackman was the keynote speaker. I gave a talk on the thinking behind the new Lulu multi-language CD and CLPE provided children from neighbouring schools to make recordings of their favourite books. More
Chautauqua Writers' Conference
Highlights Foundation Conference, The Chautauqua Institution, New York - July 2008
I was delighted to be asked to be a faculty member at the Chautauqua Writers' Conference run by the Highlights Foundation (do click on the little video of the Chautauqua Experience - it really sums it up - I swear I did some serious workshops, but the video only shows me singing!). I gave a number of talks and also tutored six writers over the week-long conference.
I was lucky enough to also sit in on talks given by the wonderful Jerry Spineli, Suzanne Bloom, Floyd Cooper, Linda Sue Park (who gave a most wonderful key-note speech), Susan Williams Beckhorn, Carolyn Yoder and many others. The whole wonderful experience is the result of tireless enthusiasm and the willingness to dream of the indescribable Kent Brown Junior
Highlights Foundation Conference, The Chautauqua Institution, New York - July 2008
I was delighted to be asked to be a faculty member at the Chautauqua Writers' Conference run by the Highlights Foundation (do click on the little video of the Chautauqua Experience - it really sums it up - I swear I did some serious workshops, but the video only shows me singing!). I gave a number of talks and also tutored six writers over the week-long conference.
I was lucky enough to also sit in on talks given by the wonderful Jerry Spineli, Suzanne Bloom, Floyd Cooper, Linda Sue Park (who gave a most wonderful key-note speech), Susan Williams Beckhorn, Carolyn Yoder and many others. The whole wonderful experience is the result of tireless enthusiasm and the willingness to dream of the indescribable Kent Brown Junior
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Wandsworth Ethnic Minority Achievement Service
Life Chances Conference for Parents - July 2009
I was delighted to take part in Wandsworth's Life Chances for Parents Conference in July 2009.
I gave a talk to parents on choosing books to share with their children and discussed reluctant readers, parent confidence and many other issues.
Life Chances Conference for Parents - July 2009
I was delighted to take part in Wandsworth's Life Chances for Parents Conference in July 2009.
I gave a talk to parents on choosing books to share with their children and discussed reluctant readers, parent confidence and many other issues.
Brighton Learning Development Centre
Developing Whole-School Reading Communities - July 2009
I was delighted to speak at the final day of this wonderful scheme.
I gave a talk on inclusion and how complex an issue it is. I discussed tokenism, voyeurism and many other issues. It all sounds a bit heavy, but actually it was a lively fun afternoon.
Developing Whole-School Reading Communities - July 2009
I was delighted to speak at the final day of this wonderful scheme.
I gave a talk on inclusion and how complex an issue it is. I discussed tokenism, voyeurism and many other issues. It all sounds a bit heavy, but actually it was a lively fun afternoon.
