SLA Conference 2016

This weekend I was delighted to attend the School Library Association conference in Gloucestershire and run a couple of workshop sessions about creating a Reading for Pleasure culture in schools. There were several entertaining speakers throughout the day, including Katherine Rundell, Andy Robb, Tracey Corderoy and Tony Walsh, as well as a wide range of workshops and seminars to attend. It was a real privilege to spend time with people so committed to getting children reading.

Attached below is a shortened version of the presentation. If you would like further explanation on any of the ideas it includes, please get in touch.

Personal Reading Histories

Tomorrow, my class are going to start thinking about and preparing their personal reading histories. Next week, we've invited parents in to work with them on creating a slide or video presentation.

I had a go at putting together my reading history earlier, up until I was about the age of 18 anyway, so I could show the children what I meant. It was actually really enjoyable. I've uploaded the presentation (which only lasts a minute) below and brought back a lot of memories. There are some 'hilarious' anecdotes to go with the slides for when I share it with the kids, but I'm afraid you'll have to use your imaginations and create your own.

I'm confident that children and parents working together will lead to some really high quality discussion about books and reading. Thank you to Teresa Cremin for the original idea.