'Libraries, Literacy & You' 2017
ReaLM Seminar Day - Update #2
The latest confirmed speakers
We are delighted to confirm the following speakers for 2017:
David Riley - Former Head of Performing Arts and the Specialist Classroom Teacher at Tangaroa College in Otara, South Auckland. As a self published author David writes teaching material for educators and books especially for students who don't have a strong English literacy background using stories they can relate to about sport, music, culture, positive role models and achievers.
Sarah Forster - Sarah is one of the founding editors of The Sapling - a website and online magazine all about children's books. She fits this exciting endeavour around her day job and brings with her 10 years experience in the New Zealand book industry.
ReaLM Talks - This session with local presenters will be about celebrating Diversity in Libraries and how best we go about supporting all cultures and groups in our community.
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The 'Libraries, Literacy & You' Seminar Day 2017 - line up of confirmed speakers
- Maria Gill - award winning author of New Zealand non-fiction
- Bob Kerr - painter, and award winning picture book illustrator
- David Riley - self published author of stories and non-fiction books to inspire students of varying cultures.
- Sarah Forster - a founding editor of The Sapling
- ReaLM Talks - Diversity in Libraries
- Our sixth session will be confirmed soon - watch this space.
ReaLM - Libraries, Literacy & You Seminar Day
Friday, Jun 16, 2017, 08:30 AM
Massey University Sport & Rugby Institute, Albany Drive, Palmerston North, New Zealand
ReaLM - Reading and Literacy in Manawatu
We aim:
- To offer Professional Development and networking opportunities for library staff working with children and young adults.
- To promote reading and literacy in the Manawatu.
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