Dee Brooker from Whangarei Boys' High School has been independently organizing to bring Bob Docherty up North again this year. Five schools have taken her up on the offer and the Kaipara area is holding an after school public event which will be advertised widely to schools in the area. Last year Te Tai Tokerau SLANZA hosted Bob and all who attended felt it was a worthwhile experience. I would like to invite and encourage you to come along if it isn't too far to drive. Details below:
Great Book Ideas for Reluctant Readers!
Bob Docherty is coming North to promote books and reading to students, parents, librarians and teachers. Bob works as a consultant to schools and libraries. He has been known to say… "I am too old to die young, but one of my lifelong interests has been getting children to read good literature. For nine years I purchased fiction and picture books for the National Library's School Collection and during that time read so many books that I accidentally became an expert in children's literature."
Bob's thoughtful and enthusiastic presentation on enticing reading for Years 7 - 10 will focus on reluctant readers and will inspire both students, parents, librarians and teachers with a selection of reviews of books guaranteed to interest even the most reluctant readers!
Check out Bob’s Blog at http://bobsbooksnz.wordpress.com/about/ for a taste of Bob’s reviews.
In Dargaville
from 4.00pm - 5.00pm
on Wednesday 20 June at Dargaville Town Hall
Librarians, students & teachers free, all others $2.00pp.
Storytime Books will be on hand so you may purchase titles after the presentation.
Further details from Lisa Salter 021 116 1080 or email lsalter@ruawaicollege.school.nz
Special thanks to Dee Brooker and our supporters- Kaipara District Council, Storytime Books, Whangarei and SLANZA.
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