Engaging Readers & Life-long Learners!
Last week, I read the primary classes Calvin Can’t Fly: the story of a Bookworm Birdie, by Jennifer Berne. It’s about a bird who couldn’t fly but loved to read. The fact that Calvin could read ended up saving his Continue reading Non-Fiction & the Dewey Decimal System
If you liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Candy Shop War, then you might like to read The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. If you like the The Mysterious Benedict Society series, then you have to read Mr.Benedict’s Book Continue reading New Books in the Library
On Wednesday evening, November 9th I went to see Chris Van Allsburg at a special event for teachers and teacher-librarians. He’s the author and illustrator of many award-winning books such as The Polar Express and Jumanji . One of his most Continue reading Chris Van Allsburg
Last week, I book talked Wonderstruck , Brian Selznick’s second novel, to a few Intermediate classes. I absolutely loved it and would recommend you put it on your Christmas wish list! Here’s a video clip from Al’s Book Club for Kids which Continue reading Wonderstruck – a wonderful read!
In September, Seaforth was paid a visit by the well known Canadian author, Eric Walters. Eric Walters is the author of more than 50 books, including the series Camp X, and the book ‘Run’, and has won over 25 awards Continue reading Eric Walters Author Visit
Attention Intermediate French Immersion students – Livromanie begins today, Tuesday, March 15. I will be presenting the books to Div. 8 & 10 first and then to Div. 3,4, &5. There are 10 titles of which you need to read 3 Continue reading Livromanie Launch
On Saturday, I went to a fabulous conference on Graphic Novels at UBC. They had five graphic novelists/artists from the United States who spoke about their work, their art, their lives, and their journey to having their works published. Two Continue reading Graphic Novel Extravaganza!