Professional Development for Primary Teachers
Join us for a professional development session during which Primary teachers will be presented with a range of books suitable for use in the classroom or library. Featuring award-winning author Claire Saxby, who will be presenting on her narrative non-fiction books Iceberg and Tree. Also presenting will be Nina and Peta from Story Tools, the writing program from Storybox Library.
When: Wednesday, May 29
4:30 for a 4:45 start, 6:00pm close
Where: Rangeview Primary School, Library
27 Churinga Ave, Mitcham
Cost: $45 per person. Click here to book. If you would prefer to recieve an invoice, please email hello@thekidsbookshop.com.au
Program
4:45 Books for the classroom and library, presented by Erin Wamala
5:15 Story Tools - hear about this innovative and interactive writing program from Storybox Library
5:30 Claire Saxby
5:45 Book buying
6:00 Close
Owner of The Kids' Bookshop and practising Teacher Librarian, Erin Wamala, will be presenting a range of new books suitable for use with the curriculum and for wider reading. From picture books through to novels for upper primary, Erin will give detail about readership and content, matching books to specific types of readers.
Claire Saxby's books fall into three main categories: our wonderful world, history and humour. Claire's work has won several awards including CBCA Picture Book of the Year, CBCA Honour Book, a NSW Premier's Literary Award, a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, an Environment Award for Children's Literature, an Educational Publishing Award and the Whitley Award multiple times. She is widely curious about just about everything and passionate about encouraging curiosity and wonder.
Story Tools is the game-changing creative writing toolkit you need. Inspiring kids to confidently create their own stories, this innovative program will help them find their spark. With award-winning, popular creators, your kids will learn from some of the best. Exploring the creative avenues of storytelling, Story Tools is designed to set your kids up for success.