At some point, most of us need to weed our book collections, and make some hard decisions on what to keep and what to do with those preloved copies that others are sure to enjoy. Read about Patsy’s dilemma, and share any suggestions with a comment on her post.
This week Gina reflects on the books she enjoyed as a child and considers there relevance today – can they ignite a passion for reading?
Guest blogger, Kate Gordon, is well known for her YA stories that present interesting and diverse characters in various Tasmanian settings – past and present. Kate is fascinated by identity and the importance of readers and characters being able to connect within the pages of the books and their stories.
This week, Pennii provides a window into the reading life of the library technician in a large secondary school library. Discover how this rich reading background is harnessed to inspire teen readers and bring literature into classrooms.
Earlier this year the blog introduced the idea of a bingo reading card. This week Nella has crafted her own list of genres and foci and identified the texts she plans to read. Some great inspiration and ideas for your Reading Bingo card.
Lyndon Riggall offers a thoughtful and challenging examination of literacy achievement (or the lack thereof) in Tasmania. Heed his call to all those engaged with children to work towards addressing the problems.
Flis reflects significant children's books that influenced her in her formative years and continue to shape her interactions.
Devonport Council sets a bedrock for a learning community through the Devonport Community Live & Learn Strategy. Mayor, Steve Martin, outlines some key initiatives including innovative strategies to establish reading and literacy as a core expectation in the current Devonport Year of Literacy. It is not too late to register for the Building Brighter Stronger Families Conference next Saturday, 11 March.
From the blog: Amanda considers her personal reading strategy of visualisation – to picture and imagine the story's events – and her discovery that this is not a natural occurrence for many students. Read on to discover how visualisation contributes to understanding and engagement with the text and characters?
Join Jackie as she shares her thoughts on a new adventure set before the start of Ranger’s Apprentice series. Does The Battle of Hackham Heath add to the overall 'ranger' experience?