The increase in the enjoyment level of an activity is proportional to the increase of freedom you give children to show up as themselves. If you work with young learners, then you know the challenge: keeping kids engaged, focused and genuinely connected to stories.
The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a not-for-profit national arts service organization founded in 1977. It offers professional development, promotion and support to many children and teen authors, illustrators and performers.
The first time I had the pleasure of meeting Maria Martella was at a conference in Toronto a few years ago. I can’t recall if it was Reading for the Love of It or the OLA Super Conference, but in all likelihood, it was both.
James Saunders: School Library Hero Danny Neville After many years of hearing about James Saunders, I finally had the pleasure of meeting him in person at this year’s OLA Super Conference. If you ask anyone in School Library Land who their library heroes are, James’ name will certainly come up. He is a huge supporter …
