Great Books - Baltimore County

The Great Books training at Shepherd Pratt was inspiring. Jaqueline Woodson's quoting directly from her books (all from memory) was the highlight of the conference. She spoke with such feeling and passion that it was evident her publisher should enlist her services in reading her audiobooks. The three book discussion sessions, YA, elementary, and picture book, led to some good discussion. As a result several of the picture books we discussed were recommended for purchase in particular for use at storytime. Being immersed in children's and YA literature for an entire day was energizing.