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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 Childrens Books And How To Use Them
With Your Students
Whats 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 Kathleens workshops and talks:
Kathleen Odean knows childrens 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 readers
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 childrens books.
- Jeri Gillin, Assistant Professor, Education Dept., Providence
College, RI
I highly recommend Kathleen Odeans engaging and informative
workshops for teachers, librarians, and parents. She enlightens
those who are searching for quality literature to enrich childrens
lives.
- Dr. Cheryl A. McCarthy, Associate Professor, URI Graduate School
of Library and Information Science
To book Kathleen for
your school or library
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© 2003, Kathleen Odean, all rights reserved.
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