preparing posters for upcoming author talks and planning the January launch of the 6 book challenge
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Welcome to Chatabout
Chatabout is a network for emergent reader groups created by The Reading Agency. We’re inviting anyone already running or wanting to run reading groups for adults with literacy needs to join.
This online network is designed for Chatabout members to share ideas, views and information about reading groups for this audience.
Don't forget to also visit Chatabout on the Reading Agency's website for practical guidance, case studies and much more.
This online network is designed for Chatabout members to share ideas, views and information about reading groups for this audience.
Don't forget to also visit Chatabout on the Reading Agency's website for practical guidance, case studies and much more.
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Simon Wallace commented on Simon Wallace's blog post 'Quick Reads author Gervase Phinn to visit Southend Library'
250 happy customers (adults) for the evening event and several classes of overjoyed children for the daytime sessions with local schools- more events at Paint a Story 2 Festival- see our website for details www.southend.gov.uk/libraries
Teen Mums - Skills for Life resources
Can anyone help?- I've had a request from a College tutor working with a Skills for Life class of teen mums.Has anyone successfully worked with this audience and is willing to share ideas or experiences?I'm wondering if there are any particular resources, books. series or titles that worked/ will better engage with the mums, and also be of interest to these particular learners? - maybe using quizzes, puzzles, celebrity biographies, Quick Reads?, word games or web-based stuff (we have Internet…See More
Discussion posted by Simon Wallace
Reading Sight website
Southend Libraries feature on the re-launched Reading Sight website.The website is packed with really useful information on making your library service much more accessible and welcoming to customers with sight difficulties. There are a number of interviews with staff, readers and volunteers, along with film clips featuring members of Southend's three reading groups for visually impaired people.Please check out Reading Sight at …See More
Blog post by Simon Wallace
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Reading Sight website
Posted by Simon Wallace on October 20, 2011 at 8:00pm
Quick Reads author Gervase Phinn to visit Southend Library
Posted by Simon Wallace on August 22, 2011 at 8:44pm — 1 Comment
Big news update from Chatabout!
Posted by Genevieve Clarke on July 24, 2011 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment
Eight new Quick Reads titles announced for 2012
Posted by Simon Wallace on July 23, 2011 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments
The Joy of Six ..or sandcastles, Quick Reads and the "other" event in 2012
Posted by Simon Wallace on July 22, 2011 at 4:30pm
Six Book Success for Southend-on-Sea
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 30, 2011 at 8:52pm
Quick Reads inspire ESOL class in Watford
Posted by Beverley Small on June 27, 2011 at 6:11pm — 1 Comment
666 eek!
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 24, 2011 at 9:31pm
A date with DAISY- helping to spread the word
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 15, 2011 at 8:40pm
MANIL e-audio event (or how we created a semi-geek!)
Posted by Simon Wallace on May 31, 2011 at 9:25pm — 4 Comments
Forum
Mencap reading group
Hi - Our local Mencap will be launching a reading group for adults with quite severe learming difficulties. The library will provide the venue, materials and support.What I would like to know is do…Continue
Started by Jon Killick in Chatabout case studies Mar 15, 2011.
Any advice? 2 Replies
Hi I'm a social work student and I am supporting a service user with mild learning difficulties to set up a reading group - they have a special interest in poetry. The group is aimed at anyone who…Continue
Started by Lisa in Reading material. Last reply by Lisa Mar 16, 2011.
Find a Read: online database of emergent reader titles 4 Replies
The First Choice Books database contains over 600 book titles for adults with a reading level of Entry 3 to Level 2. Later this month (March) we'll be relaunching the site to include a wider range of…Continue
Tags: findaread
Started by Michelle Treagust in Reading material. Last reply by Michelle Treagust May 5, 2011.
quick reads 7 Replies
HiI have just been contacted by a literacy skills groups requesting book materials suitable for emergant readers. The tutor was particulary interested in quick reads. I have supplied them with a…Continue
Started by sarah jane davis in Chatabout case studies. Last reply by sarah jane davis Mar 8, 2011.
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