43rd Annual Saskatchewan Reading Conference
March 29–30, 2012
Robertson
David Alexander Robertson will be speaking at the Annual Saskatchewan Reading Conference. David will take an in-depth look at how the graphic novel can be used in the classroom and why it is such an excellent tool for educators. He will also discuss why the graphic novel is an ideal forum for sharing the Aboriginal experience with students. David will be presenting two sessions on Friday, March 30, at the Delta Regina, Lombardy Room C at 10:30-11:30 am and again at 1:15-2:15 pm.
For more information about this conference, please visit www.saskreading.org.
For more information about author David Alexander Robertson, please visit www.pandmpress.com.
Please join HighWater Press
with Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair and Warren Cariou
A BOOK LAUNCH FOR
Manitowapow
Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water
Date: Friday, February 3, 2012
Time: Reading at 7:30 pm, followed by Reception & Book Signing
Place: Glass Atrium, The Forks Market, Winnipeg, Manitoba
This anthology of Aboriginal writings from Manitoba is a rich collection of stories, poetry, nonfiction, speeches, and more!
Download a pdf of the invitation by clicking on Manitowapow_invite
Please join Portage & Main Press, The Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation, and McNally Robinson Booksellers
with Author David Alexander Robertson and Illustrator Scott B. Henderson
A BOOK LAUNCH FOR
Sugar Falls
A Residential School Story
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: Reading at 7:30 pm, Reception and Book Signing to follow
Place: McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park Shopping Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Sugar Falls is an intimate and powerful graphic novel. The tragic and stirring story of one residential school survivor is told to Daniel, a young boy.
Download a pdf of the invitation by clicking on SF-invite (3)
Please join our authors at the 40th Annual SAGE Conference (formerly SAG) on Oct. 21, 2011.
For thoughtful, engaging, and informative sessions:
Download the complete SAGE Conference program by clicking here.
Be a part of the Manitoba Reads live recording Saturday September 24 at THIN AIR
A Graphic Novel
The Winnipeg International Writers Festival, McNally Robinson Booksellers and CBC Manitoba Scene are proud to announce the four finalists of the first-ever Manitoba Reads contest. Based on the popular Canada Reads model, voters narrowed a field of 16 books written by Manitoba authors down to eight. Four public figures have agreed to serve as panelists, each choosing one of the final eight as their top pick. Panelist Vincent Ho recognizes the importance of The Life of Helen Betty Osborne by David Robertson. On September 24 at the closing Mainstage show of THIN AIR 2011, the panellists will debate the books down to a single title–the book that Manitobans are invited to read! Be a part of the live recording September 24 at THIN AIR (taking place at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People at 8 pm). The debate will be hosted by CBC’s Keran Sanders and broadcast the following morning (September 25) on the Weekend Morning Show.
Leyton Schnellert and Faye Brownlie at BCTELA
BC Teachers of English Language Arts, a BCTF Provincial Specialist Association, is hosting their annual conference October 20-22, 2011. The theme, Teachers and Students Leading Literate Lives, is designed for teachers working at all grade levels. Sessions will focus on engaging ways to teach language arts, Aboriginal literature and perspectives, social justice, technology, and multi-modal learning. This fall’s conference is a unique opportunity to attend sessions and hear the work of colleagues, authors and researchers that are rarely together.
The three day event will be held at Johnson Heights Secondary School in Surrey, BC. At Thursday evening’s wine & cheese, P&M author, Faye Brownlie, will engage and inspire you. Saturday’s institutes, featuring P&M author Leyton Schnellert, will provide you an opportunity to delve deeply into a single theme: Multiple Pathways to Leading Literate Lives, Students and Teachers Becoming Culturally Literate or How New Literacies Can Help Students and Teachers Lead More Literate Lives.
A complete list of sessions and more information can be found by clicking on the file BCTELA 2011. BCTELA_2011
Join David Alexander Robertson at the Winnipeg International Writers Festival
In September each year, Winnipeg welcomes writers from Canada and around the world for a week of readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, book launches, and other events. Opening Night presents commissioned work by five of Manitoba’s finest writers who have make a mark on the local scene, including P&M Press author David Alexander Robertson. Come and gather at The Forks for a magical evening of words.
Opening Night: Voices From Oodena
September 18, 2011
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Also featuring George Amabile, Rhéal Cenerini, Anita Daher, and Sue Sorensen.
Oobdean Circle, behind the Johnston Terminal at The Forks. Inclement weather: Centre Court, The Forks Market
Free Admission
This series is part of THIN AIR 2011
7 Generations author to Keynote Aboriginal Circle of Educators Conference
David Robertson
P&M Press is pleased to announce that David Alexander Robertson will keynote the 8th Annual Hearing Our Voices: Hearts~Hands~Minds, Across the Generations Conference. Teachers, students, elders, and the public are encouraged to join in the festivities, workshops and learning.
The conference will be held at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, February 17-18, 2011. David Robertson will be speaking Thursday morning, February 17.
For more information about the conference click here
Join Us in Toronto, Ontario
Feb. 11th & 12
The 35th Annual Language Arts Conference Reading for the Love of It is Feb. 10th & 11th, 2011. P&M Press will be showing materials at this conference. Please visit us at our booth to browse through our many educational titles. We are offering Free Shipping on all orders placed at the conference. Our booth is located in the exhibit area at the Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West. We look forward to seeing you there.
How Can We Help Students on their Path to Literacy with Expository Text
P&M Press authors Tom Rossi and Dave Leochko are speaking at the BCTELA Provincial Conference. Tom and Dave will present practical activities and strategies for using expository text in the classroom. For more information, please visit the BCTELA website at www.BCTELA.ca. This session will fill up quickly so register early. Download the conference program and registration information by clicking here.
