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Guardian Newspaper - Reading for Pleasure 2016

  • The Guardian Kings Place, 90 York Way London, N1 (map)

M.G Leonard will be one of the keynote speakers at this prestigious event for Primary School Teachers and Librarians

The day will focus on inspiring children to read for pleasure, visual literacy, reading choices including non-fiction, being creative with books, multilingual approaches and reading strategies that raise attainment. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to share good practice

The conference will explore:

Ideas for promoting enjoyment and engagement in reading, raising achievement, promoting reading for pleasure in the literacy curriculum, strategies to encourage whole school wider reading, the writing process and what makes a good children’s book, the importance of illustration and drawing in reading for pleasure, multilingual creativity, non fiction books, being creative with books, sharing good practice, working with library services and resources, ideas and tips that can be used in the classroom.

Great value at £96 (£80 plus VAT), which includes lunch and resources. Places are limited and likely to book quickly.

Click here for more information and to book online

Earlier Event: November 21
Scottish Book Week
Later Event: February 23
Purbeck Literary Festival