028: Jeannie Skinner on Reading for Pleasure and the Power of Libraries

About: Jeannie is the National Library Adviser for the Far North Region, where her passion for reading, and her drive to help create great libraries has her constantly on the go. She has a deep understanding of how reading can bring a community together, and today she shares her experience helping teachers, school leaders and communities find connections through their libraries. Key Points: The library as a central space for community Reading dogs as great listeners How do schools show that reading is valued? How can parents participate? How libraries can learn to 'let go' The role of e-books How reading develops empathy Other resources and Links Mentioned: Jeannie on 'Why we need libraries', in the Campbell's Bay school newsletter . Miranda McKearney OBE - from Empathy Labs ' Compassion is the heart's imagination ' - Wislawa Szymborska Jeannie's blog Wayne Mills - Kids Lit Quiz National Library blog . Including Jeannie's work. Ruawai Primary Ohaeawai School Library blog. (reading dogs) Music courtesy of

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028: Jeannie Skinner on Reading for Pleasure and the Power of Libraries is an episode from Point of Learning with Pete Hall. Leadership in teaching and learning. by Pete Hall: Teacher and education leader. Educator engagement lead for N4L..

This episode is 39:14 long.

This episode was published on Oct 18, 2016.

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