The Writers' Union of Canada generously funded our guest speaker Frank B. Edwards.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
We're Back! Next Meeting September 20, 2010
After a summer hiatus, the Victoria Children's Roundtable is back in action. Our next meeting takes place on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:30pm at Nellie McClung Library, 3950 Cedar Hill Rd. (near McKenzie) in the program room. Access is from the parking lot off Garnet St.
Our first presenter of the season is Frank B. Edwards.
Frank B. Edwards is co-founder of Bungalo Books and well-known author of 40 books, such as Mortimer Mooner Stopped taking a Bath.
He will talk about his latest books, including a biography of Robert Munsch, as well as the writing process.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Our first presenter of the season is Frank B. Edwards.
Frank B. Edwards is co-founder of Bungalo Books and well-known author of 40 books, such as Mortimer Mooner Stopped taking a Bath.
He will talk about his latest books, including a biography of Robert Munsch, as well as the writing process.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Monday, May 3, 2010
May Meeting Info
Our last meeting of the season will take place on Monday, May 17, 2010, 7:30 pm at the Nellie McClung Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library, (Cedar Hill & McKenzie).
Doors Open at 7:00 pm, come and browse the Cadboro Bay Books table.
Everyone welcome! Cost: $5.00 at the door, Students $4.00, $25.00/year. Monthly meetings will resume in September.
Our presenter for May is Carolyn Hart.
Carolyn Hart is a mother of two boys, a teacher, a children’s book reviewer and the B.C. Regional Officer for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. She makes presentations about early literacy and outstanding children’s books to parent groups and professional organizations throughout British Columbia.
Carolyn will speak on Cultural Diversity in Children’s Picture Books.
This workshop will introduce numerous new picture books that celebrate our cultural diversity. As well, we will look at activities and games that match the themes of the featured books. When we make wise choices with the books we read to children, we can help diminish stereotyping and help youngsters develop respect for human diversity and curiosity about our world.
See you on May 17th!
Doors Open at 7:00 pm, come and browse the Cadboro Bay Books table.
Everyone welcome! Cost: $5.00 at the door, Students $4.00, $25.00/year. Monthly meetings will resume in September.
Our presenter for May is Carolyn Hart.
Carolyn Hart is a mother of two boys, a teacher, a children’s book reviewer and the B.C. Regional Officer for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. She makes presentations about early literacy and outstanding children’s books to parent groups and professional organizations throughout British Columbia.
Carolyn will speak on Cultural Diversity in Children’s Picture Books.
This workshop will introduce numerous new picture books that celebrate our cultural diversity. As well, we will look at activities and games that match the themes of the featured books. When we make wise choices with the books we read to children, we can help diminish stereotyping and help youngsters develop respect for human diversity and curiosity about our world.
See you on May 17th!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
No Roundtable Meeting In March
The Victoria Childrens' Literature Roundtable will be joining the children of Victoria in their extended Spring Break this year, but we will return on April 26th, 2010 with another stellar presenter: Jeremy Tankard.
Jeremy Tankard is the author and illustrator of several books, including the best-selling, and the critically acclaimed, Grumpy Bird (Scholastic Press, 2007). Grumpy Bird has been nominated for many awards including the Blue Spruce Award 2008, The Shining Willow Award 2008, and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award 2008—a truly outstanding achievement for a first book. His most recent book, Boo Hoo Bird (Scholastic Press, 2009), received a starred review in Quill and Quire in January 2009.
Jeremy’s illustrations have appeared in many major magazines and newspapers including Time, Fortune, the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and the Boston Globe. He has been recognized by American Illustration magazine, the Society of Illustrators in New York City, and the American Association of Educational Publishers. His work has been exhibited in New York, Toronto and Calgary.
Join in the fun: Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:30 pm at the Nellie McClung Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library,(Cedar Hill & McKenzie).
For More Information: 250-598-3694
Doors Open at 7:00 pm, come and browse the Cadboro Bay Books table.
Everyone welcome! Cost: $5.00 at the door, Students $4.00, $25.00/year
Jeremy Tankard is the author and illustrator of several books, including the best-selling, and the critically acclaimed, Grumpy Bird (Scholastic Press, 2007). Grumpy Bird has been nominated for many awards including the Blue Spruce Award 2008, The Shining Willow Award 2008, and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award 2008—a truly outstanding achievement for a first book. His most recent book, Boo Hoo Bird (Scholastic Press, 2009), received a starred review in Quill and Quire in January 2009.
Jeremy’s illustrations have appeared in many major magazines and newspapers including Time, Fortune, the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and the Boston Globe. He has been recognized by American Illustration magazine, the Society of Illustrators in New York City, and the American Association of Educational Publishers. His work has been exhibited in New York, Toronto and Calgary.
Join in the fun: Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:30 pm at the Nellie McClung Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library,(Cedar Hill & McKenzie).
For More Information: 250-598-3694
Doors Open at 7:00 pm, come and browse the Cadboro Bay Books table.
Everyone welcome! Cost: $5.00 at the door, Students $4.00, $25.00/year
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