Kathleen Odean | Lectures & Workshops

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

workshops & talks | conference speaker | YA books seminar

FOR LIBRARIES, PARENT GROUPS, AND TEACHERS

Known as an entertaining and informative speaker, Kathleen frequently gives talks and workshops at public libraries and colleges, and at schools to parent groups and teachers. She also speaks to associations such as the AAUW. She speaks on a variety of topics related to children, teens, and books, and can tailor a talk to your needs.

Here are some of the topics she has addressed in the past:
• The Magic Of Books: Raising Enthusiastic Readers & Choosing Books For Them
• Great Books for Girls: Empowering Girls Through Books
• Great Books for Boys: How to Get Boys to Read and Keep Them Reading

For teachers
• Outstanding New Children’s Books And How To Use Them With Your Students
• What’s New in Young Adult Books and Strategies for Using Them

A Selection of Past Talks and Workshops for Parents and the Public:
• Berkeley, California, Public Library, March 2004
• Newton Public Schools and Public Library May 2003
• Rhode Island AAUW, January 2003
• Providence Public Library/RI Girls Coalition, November 2003
• Rhode Island College Friends of the Library, October 2002
• Byfield Elementary School PTO, Bristol, RI, May 11, 1999
• Duxbury Public Library, MA, December 6, 1998
• Lincoln Public Library, Massachusetts, November 22, 1998
• Acton Public Library, Massachusetts, November 22, 1998
• Gilman School, Baltimore, November 19, 1998
• Hanaford Elementary School, East Greenwich, RI, PTO, November 9, 1998
• Middletown, RI, PTO, November 4, 1998
• Little Compton Library, RI, August 12, 1998 and August 6, 1997
• Rye, N.H., PTO, April 8, 1998
• Barrington Public Library, RI, October 5, 1997
• Moses Brown School Parents Association, Providence, April 29, 1997
• Providence College, March 20, 1997
• Atheneum Library, Providence, March 8, 1997

Some Responses to Kathleen’s workshops and talks:
“Kathleen Odean knows children’s literature inside and out. Her guidelines for choosing books are insightful and helpful to parents. We recommend her highly!”
- Jane Flanders and Amy Gavalis, Lincoln Public Library, MA

“Kathleen Odean was outstanding. She gave parents and staff lots of useable strategies and ideas for captivating a reader’s attention.”
- Nancy Ayer Gagliardi, Principal, Walley Elementary School, Bristol, RI

“Teachers should not miss an opportunity to hear Kathleen Odean speak. She enjoyably shares her vast knowledge about the best in children’s books.”
- Jeri Gillin, Assistant Professor, Education Dept., Providence College, RI

“I highly recommend Kathleen Odean’s engaging and informative workshops for teachers, librarians, and parents. She enlightens those who are searching for quality literature to enrich children’s lives.”
- Dr. Cheryl A. McCarthy, Associate Professor, URI Graduate School of Library and Information Science

To book Kathleen for your school or library