Monday, February 11, 2008

Early Learning Forum & Best Practices Luncheon

Don’t miss the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Fifth Annual Early Learning Forum showcasing the most innovative early learning programs and services being offered by Pennsylvania’s libraries. It will be held on Wednesday April 2 from 9:30AM until 3:00PM at the Hilton in Harrisburg.

Be one of the first to meet luncheon speaker Katherine Ayres, author of Up, Down, and Around, this year’s One Book, Every Young Child selection. Ayres is a Pennsylvania author of picture books, short stories, novels, and plays.

Our speaker for the Early Learning Forum is Dr. Susan B. Neuman, Professor in Education Studies specializing in early literacy development at the University of Michigan, where she also has directed the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA). Her two newest books are Nurturing Knowledge: Building a Foundation for School Success by Linking Early Literacy to Math, Science, Art and Social Studies, with Kathy Roskos; and Reading to Your Young Child: A Parent’s Guide, with Tanya Wright.

Join the Pennsylvania Library Association to recognize the Best Practice Award-winning libraries from across the state as they accept awards for their valuable contribution to Pennsylvania’s youngest children and their families.