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3:30-4:30 p.m. UF Library East, 1st Floor Conference Room

Sponsored by The Department of Special Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries and The Center for the Study of Children's Literature and Media  

Mary Ann's speciality is choral reading of poetry and how it can enhance a student's experience of language and poetry.  She has been a school library media specialist for many years, and has given presentations around the world on her idea that choral reading improves vocabulary, builds a repertoire of poetry, and improves listening skills.  She has been chair of the Newbery Award committee and has written three books, including Creative Uses of Children's Literature, More Creative Uses of Children's Literature, and Outstanding Books for the College Bound, which help teachers and librarians introduce books to students in a variety of creative ways. While at the Baldwin Library, she read a wide range of children's poetry dating from 1800, searching for poems which could be adapted for choral reading.  The program will include audience participation.

For more information, contact Rita Smith, 392-0369; ritsmit@mail.uflib.ufl.edu