Next Meeting: Monday, October 18, 2010

The next meeting of the Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable will take place on Monday, October 18th at 7:30pm at the Nellie McClung Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library (McKenzie and Cedar Hill).

Our speaker will be Tara Saracuse.

Tara Saracuse is a graduate of the Creative Writing program at the University of Victoria. Island Kids, the third book in the Courageous Kids series, is Tara’s first book—and she hopes it is the first of many. Tara lives on a small hobby farm in North Saanich with her two lovely cats and her partner, Steve.

The Writers' Union of Canada generously funded our guest speaker Frank B. Edwards.

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!

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!