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Arkansas Reading Association
E-Newsletter
September 2009 - Vol 2, Issue 3 | |
| Richard Peck- Luncheon Speaker |
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Richard Peck is this year's luncheon speaker on Friday, November 20.
His latest books 2000: A Year Down Yonder
2001: Fair Weather
2003: The River Between Us
2004: The Teacher's Funeral
2006: Here Lies The Librarian
2007: On the Wings of Heroes
Some works adapted into movies
1978: Child of Glass (The Ghost Belonged to Me)
1980: Father Figure
1991: Gas Food Lodging (Don't Look and It Won't Hurt)
A sampling of awards:
1999: National Book Award finalist: Newbery Honor, A Long Way from Chicago
2001: Newbery Medal, A Year Down Yonder
2001: National Humanities Medal
2005: ALAN Award |
| A Great Lineup of Authors
Some of the children's authors who will be presenting sessions and signing books after the Authors Readers Theater performance on Thursday include . . . |
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(Click to link to sites:)
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| The Premiere Literacy Event of the Year
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"Books . . . The Currency for Life" Registration available online!
For a special program preview of authors, keynote speakers, and other information, click here.
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| Wednesday Evening Reception
with Grif Stockley - You're Invited! |
 Those arriving Wednesday night in Little Rock should plan on attending the Welcome Reception in the Statehouse Rotunda where there will be free refreshments and a cash bar.
From 5:00-7:00, award-winning author Grif Stockley will read and sign his new book, Ruled by Race: Black/White Relations in Arkansas from Slavery to the Present.
Important Note: Registration is in the Rotunda and has been expanded. You may now register or pick up packets from 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Beat the Thursday morning rush and enjoy the Welcome Reception. |
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Educational Consultant  Debbie Diller presents institutes across the nation. In November she'll be with us in Little Rock! She has published numerous books and DVDs, among them:
Think Small! Engaging Our Youngest Readers in Small Groups. If you want to see small reading groups in action early in the year in kindergarten and first grade, this DVD is for you!
Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms for Literacy This book shows how to build the physical foundation or structure for quality instruction.
Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work. This book will help teachers solve the dilemma: What does the rest of my class do while I'm working with a small reading group?
For more information about Debbie and they ways she is assisting teachers, visit her informative web site at www.debbiediller.com.
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Council Changes Name to 'Pinnacle'
- expands focus and mission-
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In order to be more inclusive of all centrally located private and charter schools, Arkansas Catholic Special Interest Reading Council members voted this month to change the council name to Pinnacle Special Interest Reading Council.
The first meeting of this expanded group will be held October 15th when Billy Britt from the US Fereral Reserve will present a program on Financial Literacy. The program will be held at American Pie Pizza on Maumelle Blvd., off Highway 430, in Maumelle at 6:30pm. Dessert will be provided. For more information about joining this group, contact Jacque Armstrong @ 501-758-6033. | |
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Harding University Graduate Reading Programs
Patricia McCormick Voices From Down Yonder
November 13-14, 2009 Reader's Theater
Roland Smith December 5, 2009
January 15-16, 2010 Kerry Maddin
Kimberly Willis Holt Kathi Apelt
February 5-6, 2009 A. LaFaye
Jordan Sollenblick Barbara O'Conner
April 23-24, 2010 Kimberly Willis Holt
Call 501-279-5107 for more informatioin | |
| Join Jumpstart's Pledge to Read - The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
 Pledge to read with us on October 8 and help us reach ONE MILLION children! Click here to pledge to read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar with one or more children on October 8, 2009. We'll send you an email on the day of the campaign so you can confirm your pledge numbers and officially be counted for the world record.
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| Annie Mouse Books Help Children Cope |
Pennsylvania author Anne Slanina, author of Annie Mouse Books, will be presenting at the conference. Her books explore the world through the eyes of a young child. Like all young children, Annie often misunderstands what adults are saying. She is often troubled by confusing, complicated life circumstances around her.
There are three books in the series: Annie Mouse Meets a New Friend, Annie Mouse Meets Her Guardian Angel, and Baby Brother Goes to the Hospital.
Each book in the series is intended to be used as a tool to help young children develop coping skills BEFORE a crisis emerges, develop empathy for others, and guide young children through difficult situations.
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| ARA MEMBERSHIP |
If you have not renewed your membership in the Arkansas Reading Association, you can now join online ($20) and pay with a credit card. Membership forms may also be downloaded. To check membership status or update mailing information, please email Membership Director Billie Ann Dishongh at BillieAnn@arareading.org | |
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Coordinator's Corner
Hello, ARA Members!
ARA's annual conference will be here soon. I hope you are making plans to attend. There will be lots of exhibitors showing their wares. And many great breakout sessions will let you pick what professional development you want to attend. Let's not forget the general sessions with Tim Rasinski and Jack Gantos! It promises to be an exciting time. One special event you will not want to miss is the presentation for the Charlie May Simon and Diamond Primary Children's Book Awards followed by the Authors Readers Theater performance with Sarah Weeks, Richard Peck, Avi, and Bruce Coville.
So, get your registration in early. Hope to see you there!
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| Tanna Clark
Coordinator Arkansas Reading Association | |
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