Blogs have a way of making me feel guilty but then of course, I am never sure who actually reads them. This one I haven't added to for quite some time.
We had a small yet enthusiastic group at the discussion of the work of Donald Leu and all thoroughly enjoyed the school tour and good conversation and wine. Thanks to our gracious hosts at Dickens!
I have just returned from the International Reading Association Annual Convention in Minneapolis (a city I loved and blogged about in the late literacy blog). It was a great if smaller conference with so many excellent sessions. LOMCIRA achieved Honour Council Status and for the first time BCLCIRA achieved the Award of Excellence. It's always amazing what small groups of volunteers can achieve!
A member of the BCLCIRA executive, Shirley Choo received the Maryann Manning Outstanding Service Award at the Annual Awards Dinner. At the Canadian reception, Carol Hyrniuk- Adamov received the Canadian Special Service Award. Garth Brooks (not the singer) received an award from the Leaders Special Interest Group. Congratulations to all our Canadian "winners".
A special guest at the Canadian reception was Jenny Clay, daughter of Marie Clay, who was at the conference for the launch of a book that is a tribute to her famous mom. The picture shows conferees signing up for the Canadian Special Interest Group at the reception.
Next year the conference will be at one of my favorite cities, Chicago. If you wish to put in a proposal they are due June 1. Just go to the IRA website for more details (link on the side)
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