Congratulations to P&M Press author Shelley Stagg Peterson
Shelley S. Peterson
Shelley Stagg Peterson was presented with the Arbuthnot Award at the 2010 IRA Annual Convention held in April. The Arbuthnot Award recognizes IRA members affiliated with a college or university and currently engaged in teacher and/or librarian preparation in reading at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The Arbuthnot Award is presented to an individual who is:
a knowledgeable professional-one who knows the field of children and/or young adults’ literature and who keeps current in research and practice
an innovative teacher-one who initiates and teaches outstanding courses and programs in children and/or young adults’ literature
a leader in the field of children’s and/or young adults’ literature–one who serves the profession and assumes leadership positions in appropriate college, school, community, and/or professional organizations
a role model/mentor-one who inspires and instructs students/teachers to generate knowledge and appreciation for children and young adults’ literature
a disseminator-one who researches, publishes, and promotes exemplary instructional practices beyond his/her own campus
Several P&M Press authors are speaking at the International Reading Association Annual Convention. The sessions are listed below. Each author has prepared a thoughtful, informative, and engaging session - plan on attending.
Tom Rossi and Dave Leochko
Title: Investigating the Language of Nonfiction Reading
Category: Strategies for Teaching Elementary Learners
McCormick South Building, S505a
April 26, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM (ticketed)
Shelley Stagg Peterson, Robin Bright, Leyton Schnellert, and colleagues
Title: New Research to Transform Adolescent Literacy: Sharing Canadian Perspectives
Category: Special Interest Group Presentations
McCormick Lakeside Center, E261
April 26, 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM (not ticketed)
Marlene McKay
Title: Using Story Vines and Readers Theatre to Develop Relationships with Text, Peers, and Audiences
Category: Strategies for Teaching Elementary Learners
McCormick Lakeside Center, E350
April 27, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (not ticketed)
For more information about these sessions or the annual convention visit www.reading.org.
Visit with author Joni Bowman during the Reading for the Love of It Conference. She will be available at the P&M Press booth during the event. As author of Kindergarten Plus! and co-author of the Hands-On Science and Technology, Hands-On Social Studies, and Hands-On Mathematicsprograms, she is committed to providing active and engaging learning experiences for students. Come and meet this remarkable P&M Press author.
Author David Robertson discusses 7 Generations, a series of 4 graphic novels, in an interview with APTN. Listen as David describes the story and characters of Stone, book 1 in the 7 Generations series.
You are invited to the following events being hosted by 2010 Aqua Books Writer-in-Residence David Robertson, author of The Life of Helen Betty Osborneand the upcoming four-book series 7 Generations. At the conclusion of each event, a short panel discussion will highlight Aboriginal experiences of both writing in and about Manitowapow. Manitowapow means “the narrows of the Great Spirit” and is the original Cree name for Manitoba.
Event 1 : Stories of Manitowapow
Featuring: David Robertson, Beatrice Mosionier, Jennifer Storm, Niigonwedom Sinclair and more
Date: Saturday, January 23
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Aqua Books, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Event 2: Poems of Manitowapow
Featuring David Robertson, Duncan Mercredi, Katherena Vermette, Donna Beyer and more
Date: Tuesday, February 23
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Aqua Books, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Event 3: Honouring Manitowapow
Featuring: David Robertson, Wab Kinew
Also Featuring: Stone book 1 of 4 in the 7 Generations series by David Robertson
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Aqua Books, Winnipeg, Manitoba
For more information about these events or other events hosted by David Robertson please visit www.darobertson.ca.
Beatrice Mosionier can now be found on Facebook. Become a fan, share your comments, and get up-to-date information about her newest title, Come Walk With Me: A Memoir. More information about Beatrice, her other titles, and upcoming speaking engagements can be found on her website at www.beatrice-culleton-mosionier.com.
A successful book launch was held November 13, 2009 at Aqua Books in Winnipeg. Speaking that evening were P&M Press authors David Robertson, The Life of Helen Betty Osborne, and Beatrice Mosionier, Come Walk With Me. Please listen to each author’s book talk found at Aqua Books Events.
To place an order or find out more information about each title visit www.pandmpress.com.
Please join Beatrice Mosionier as HighWater Press (an imprint of P&M Press), McNally Robinson Booksellers, and Manito Ahbee: A Festival For All Nations present Beatrice’s new memoir, Come Walk With Me. Beatrice will begin reading at 7 pm with a reception and book signing to follow.
Attend Chapters - Polo Festival and you can meet P&M Press author, David Robertson. He will be signing copies of his graphic novel, The Life of Helen Betty Osborne. David will also have promotional posters and sample work for his upcoming four-book graphic novel series, 7 Generations, illustrated by Scott Henderson.
Location: Chapters - Polo Festival, 695 Empress Street, Winnipeg
