Bob Docherty's Northland Visit

Bob Docherty visited WBHS last Thursday as part of a tour ably organised by Jeannie Skinner on behalf of SLANZA. Together with "Coach Bob" (Robert Pollock, HoD of Drama) the two Bobs wowed two large groups of Juniors in the Library with their unique partnership of book-talking and students being rewarded with chocolate bars for answering questions relating to the books. Afterwards there was a flurry of book borrowing.

This was our second successful visit and we would love to make this an annual event if other schools are willing to join us.

Bob Docherty visits Kerikeri and Whangarei

Here is an opportunity to hear a knowledgeable 
and enthusiastic speaker

promote new and interesting children's and teen fiction

Come and listen to Bob Docherty, to find out what books hook teens into reading, and how you can hear about new books.

Bob Docherty

Bob Docherty:

•       consultant promoting reading and literacy in schools
•       20 years experience with National Library selecting fiction for the Schools Collection
•            Judge and Convenor of Judges for the LIANZA Book Awards 2005-2008
•       author of Bobs Books Blog - http://bobsbooksnz.wordpress.com

Kerikeri High School Library - this Wednesday, Sept. 14,

4:00-5:00pm

Whangarei Girls High School Library - this Thursday, Sept. 15, 

4;00-5:00pm

Afternoon tea will be provided at both venues at 3:30pm and a gold coin donation would be appreciated, plus there will be book browsing and buying opportunities with Take Note at Kerikeri and Storytime at Whangarei

Please email Jeannie re numbers for catering if you wish to attend

Dinner at The Fat Camel

Are you coming to the SLANZA meeting in Whangarei on Thursday 15 September to hear the wonderful Bob Docherty talk about the amazing children's and YA books he has read recently? If so, then think about joining us at The Fat Camel afterwards.

RSVP to Dee so that I can book a table.

A belated post ...

A belated post from me - my excuse is that I have been relaxing in sunny Rarotonga and since then have had a sad case of total information overload.

I found the ideas at the conference very stimulating both from the keynotes and the workshops as well as from the other librarians. It was great to connect with librarians not seen since the last conference as well as spending some quality time with my Northland "flockmates". Special thanks to Angela for providing transport and to my roomie Julia.

There was so much of interest at the conference. A few highlights were hearing ideas about marketing, branding and advocacy of the library. Being at the forefront of the e-book revolution when Wheelers launched their eBook Library Lending Platform and learning about how much Maori information was available through the National Library portal. Still working through all the material I received ....

Looking forward to seeing Bob Docherty again - do make the effort to see him if possible he is so enthusiastic about the books promotes it makes you want to go home and read them all!

Bob's Books : "I want your kids to read!"

I did a post last month, but just a reminder about the SLANZA meetings in week 7 this term with Bob Docherty from Christchurch promoting new and interesting fiction for teens. Could be of particular interest to English teachers.

• Kerikeri High School Library, Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri, Wednesday 14th September

• Whangarei Girls’ High School Library, Lupton Ave, Whangarei, Thursday 15th September. Many thanks to both the host schools.
  

• 3.45pm for afternoon tea, 4 - 5 pm for Bob

• Free meeting, all welcome, gold coin donation welcome as contribution to afternoon tea, and please RSVP to Jeannie.skinner@dia.govt.nz with numbers attending which meeting.

Bob's Books blog is at http://bobsbooksnz.wordpress.com/

Coming up in Term 3...

Just a quick post to say that SLANZA Te Tai Tokerau will be hosting teen fiction enthusiast Bob Docherty in Northland in week 7 of Term 3 - two meetings scheduled :

• Wednesday 14th September, at Kerikeri High School Library and
  
• Thursday 15th September, at Whangarei Girls' High School Library
• After school - 3.45 for afternoon tea, 4 - 5 for Bob and his booktalking extravaganza...

Here is a link to Bob's blog http://bobsbooksnz.wordpress.com/ but reading the reviews is no substitute I've been told to meeting Bob in person and being engaged by his passion for teen fiction.

This session would be great for teachers of children in upper primary (Year 5 / 6), intermediate and secondary schools - how often do they get PD on what is new, great, classic, popular, award-winning, controversial... in the teen fiction scene ?

Wayne Mills said that teachers who don't read children's / YA literature should be sacked ! Fighting talk, but how can you possibly promote the books and reading if you don't read it and know about it yourself ? Please share this opportunity for enjoyable, relevant, free PD with others in your school.

More information to come early next term, meanwhile put this date in your diary, gather a carpool, and plan to come to these hospitable school libraries for a book-y afternoon...