SLANSW Professional Learning Summit - All the Literacies: Read, Discern, Discover

Katherine Garner (Queanbeyan South Public School)

Helping students find their spark book

Participants will explore strategies to help students discover books that spark their interest and foster a love of reading. Drawing on practical examples from Katherine's  experience, the session will cover ways to match students with texts, encourage exploration, and build reading confidence. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to engage students and personalise their reading journeys.

Presenter Bio

Katherine successfully completed her Master of Education in Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University in 2018. Katherine demonstrates a strong passion for promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading within her school community. She is known for her enthusiasm when discussing books, and her commitment to enhancing students’ engagement with literature reflects this.

Registrations open at https://www.slansw.net.au/events