Engaging readers: a novel approach with author and educator Jacqueline Harvey

Engaging readers: a novel approach with author and educator Jacqueline Harvey

Event Description

Keynote speaker: Jacqueline Harvey, Australian children’s author and educator.

Jacqueline Harvey spent over twenty years working in primary education before becoming a full-time author. She now travels the country visiting the broadest range of schools and has seen it all. From students who are completely disengaged with literacy to those who are never without a book in their hand. From teachers who aren’t readers (some of whom have proudly told her so), to teachers who are complete bookworms! So, how do you make reading interesting and fun for all students and ensure that their teachers are engaging with books on a regular basis too? How do we help students to become the readers we want them to be? Jacqueline has some tips and tricks to help bring the joys and delights of stories to everyone. 

Participants will come away with inspiration, ideas, practical tips and a wealth of tried and tested titles that engage readers.

This webinar is for all primary and secondary school library staff with a focus on younger and middle grade readers.

The Zoom link will be provided approximately 3 days before the event.  A recording will also be made available within 5 business days of the event to all participants who have finalised their payment.

Program

10:20 am – Waiting room open to participants

10:30 am – Welcome and introduction

10:35 am – Presentation by Jacqueline Harvey and time for questions from attendees

11:25 am – Plenary to wrap up the webinar and complete the evaluation form

11:30 am – Finish 

When

Saturday, 17 May 2025   10:30 am - 11:30 am   AEST

Where

Online webinar Zoom - a link will be provided approximately 3 days before the event.

A recording will also be made available within 5 business days of the event to all participants who have finalised their payment.

Cost

ALIA Member - FREE
Non-Member - $55

By registering for this webinar you are granting the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and its representatives the right to use, reproduce, and publish audio and video recordings of your participation in the webinar. By registering you are indicating that you understand and agree that these recordings may be used for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including but not limited to, marketing materials, online platforms, social media, and any other medium deemed appropriate by ALIA.

 

More information

p.    1800 020 071

e.    groups@alia.org.au

Conditions of Registration & Attendance Policy

Registrations will be confirmed by email.
An accurate email address is essential for your registration to be processed.

Shared/team registrations are not permitted. Please register all attendees individually and ensure their personal details are accurate. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Registrations up to 3 weeks prior = full refund
  •  Registrations between 1-2 weeks prior = 50% refund
  •  Registrations cancelled 1 week prior or later = no refund
  • Registrations $10 and under = no refund due to administrative costs


Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category).  

Contact enquiry@alia.org.au for information.

 

Saturday, 17 May 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am AEST
FREE (ALIA Member) - $55 (Non-member)
Virtual
1.00 CPD Hours