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 Denise Brennan-Nelson is a multi-award winning children's book author. She wrote her first children's book, Buzzy the Bumblebee, after discovering that aeronautically, bumblebees should not be able to fly. She is the author of My Teacher Likes to Say, My Momma Likes to Say, and My Grandma Likes to Say (awarded the Bank Street College of Education 2007 Best Children's book of the Year), and the spring of 2009 release My Daddy Likes to Say, four humorous books that examine the many idioms and cliches used by adults. She has published numerous other books including the touching story Someday is Not a Day of the Week.
Her book, Willow, was chosen the Most Outstanding Children's Book for 2009 by the Executive Committee of the Mom's Choice Awards.
Click here for more information about Denise and the other books she has written. ARA Honoree Attends IRA | ||
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I had a great time at the IRA conference in Chicago. . . To quote Lilly, "Wow! That's just about all I can say. Wow!" The IRA conference in Chicago was just amazing. My favorite part was getting to have lunch with Kevin Henkes and about 400 other educators. His new book My Garden is another great work of his imagination. The sessions were wonderful and I brought back a lot of good ideas for my school. My only advice to next year's Local Council Honoree winner would be to take a strong man with you to carry all the bags of fantastic books and materials you get from the exhibit hall. Thanks so much, ARA!
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Response to Intervention - RTI Opportunity Online | ||
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IRA's commission on Response to Intervention has developed a series of webinars to address important aspects of RTI, and one session remains:
June 1 - RTI at Secondary Level
Click here for more information or to register for this free session. University of Arkansas Literacy Symposium June 17-18 | ||
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The University of Arkansas is proud to sponsor the Fifth Annual Literacy Symposium on June 17-18, 2010. The symposium will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center. Speakers include: Ruth Culham, author 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades - Valerie Ellery, author Creating Strategic Readers: Techniques for Developing Competency in Phonemic - Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension - Jack Gantos, author Joey Pigza books, Rotten Ralph Rotten Readers, and the Jack Henry books.CALL FOR PROPOSALS - "Reading on the River" ARA Conference 2010 | ||
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This year, there will be an added benefit to presenting - presenters* will receive 1/2 off the cost of registration!
We want to hear what you are doing to improve literacy instruction in Arkansas. Please visit www.arareading.org for conference information or click here to complete an online proposal form.
* one per presentation if submitted by deadline Thank you, Pearson!
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Thank you, Wallace Mitchell, Melissa Rutland and team from Pearson, for hosting the ARA breakfast at the IRA Convention in Chicago.
Want to Help ARA? | ||
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Trudy Jackson is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2010-11 ARA Publications Committee. If interested, please contact Trudy at trudy@arareading.org.
Summer Leadership Workshop | ||
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ARA will hold its Summer Leadership Workshop for council leaders (invitation only) July 16-17 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Little Rock. If you're interested in starting or reviving a local council in your area, call or email Tanna Clark.
Summer Reading Ideas . . . | ||
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Click HERE for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) seasonal ideas to keep kids reading during the summer -
Professional Reading from IRA | ||
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Click HERE to go to IRA for more information about these new books:
Strategies for Younger Learners
Strategies for Older Learners
Research and Professional Development2009-10 HONOR / DIAMOND AWARDS | ||
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The following reading councils achieved Honor Council for 2009-2010 and were recognized for their achievement at the IRA Convention in Chicago:
Arkadelphia Area - Central Arkansas - Grant county - Jefferson County - North Arkansas - North Central Arkansas - Northeast - Northwest - On the Border - Reading on the Ridge - SEARK - White River
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Coordinator's Corner
I wish all of you could have been in Chicago with us last month. There is nothing like being with other people who share your passion to fire up your spirit and encourage you to tackle those literacy challenges! The ARA breakfast was a wonderful way for Arkansas educators to connect in Chicago. Thank you again, Pearson, for sponsoring this event. Local council leaders should be watching for their Summer Leadership Workshop information in the mail. ARA pays for four members from each council to attend this important meeting. The end of the 2009-2010 school year is approaching. I hope you have had a successful year and have had an opportunity to share some good books with students. Have a peaceful end of the year!  Tanna Clark, IRA State Coordinator
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