9.17.2015

On the Road - Storytime Mojo



I'm in my hometown of Green Bay WI (yes, home to the Green Bay Packers and booyah) sharing some storytime history (did you know that storytimes for preschoolers in libraries didn't happen widely until the 1940s and 50s?), considerations and tips and hearing back from participants on what works best for them. 

I've presented over 3,000 storytimes for kids since the mid-70s and it's given me a long-eye view into the always vibrant early literacy adventure that is "storytime". Today's presentation includes some of my experience but also, more recently, that of colleagues at libraries I've worked in as well from those around the country and across the border (*waves*).

The following list of resources shared at the workshop is just the tip - the very tip - of the iceberg in creating strong storytime content. It contains lots of links that help readers explore further into more blogs, websites and research supporting our role as early literacy gurus for our communities.  Have fun exploring!


A Few Blogs with strong storytime content:
Mel’s Desk         

Websites:

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 Successful Programming for Babies and Toddlers – September 22, 2pm CST – Info People. Free 


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