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Creating a Culture of Children’s Literacy Through Shenandoah

Philanthropy Makes a Huge Difference in Bringing Books and a Love of Reading to Students While Also Supporting Their Educators

On a Thursday in May at Shenandoah University, two nationally known children’s authors received the kind of reception usually reserved for pop music stars.  Katherine…

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Shenandoah’s Children’s Literature Conference Serves Thousands 

The 44-Event Virtual Conference Continues Through the End of June With Some of Children’s Literature’s Most Acclaimed Authors & Illustrators

In recent weeks, thousands of students and hundreds of educators across the United States have learned about everything from understanding others’ perspectives and to how…

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For the Love of An Author

Children's Literature Conference Draws Top Authors, Illustrators and Hundreds of Attendees

Patricia Becker-Sabik has attended Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference every year that she’s been a librarian at a middle school in Loudoun County, Virginia. She…

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Former Lost Boy Inspires New Partnerships

Presenter Connects With Local Children, Teens, and Business School Through MLK Week Event

One young entrepreneur’s extraordinary life story inspired and impressed students and faculty at the elementary-to-university levels during Shenandoah University’s January 2019 week of activities recognizing…

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Poetry Slam Brings Students To Shingleton Court

Poetry & Basketball Merge At MLK Week Event Sponsored By Shenandoah’s School of Education & Leadership

Shingleton Gymnasium at Shenandoah University hosted a unique kind of competition during Martin Luther King, Jr. Week events in January: a poetry slam for area…

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Writing For Today’s Children With Respect And Thanks

Author Jason Reynolds Offers Ideas On Why Young People Respond To His Work  

Jason Reynolds, author of bestselling books like the young adult “Long Way Down,” and the middle-grade Track series, bookended his presentation at Shenandoah University’s Children’s…

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An Incubator for Literacy Education

Degree, Conference, Writing Project and Student Writing Effort Combine To Create a Culture of Literacy Education In Northern Virginia at Shenandoah University

For a few special moments on the afternoon of May 31, the entire student body of Winchester’s Garland R. Quarles Elementary School (GQES) celebrated inside…

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A Shenandoah Story to Remember

Shenandoah's 32nd Annual Children's Literature Conference Explores The Enduring Power of Tales Well-Told

Children’s book author and the nation’s first Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jon Scieszka kicked off Shenandoah University’s 32nd Annual Children’s Literature Conference on June…

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Professor Marks Unusual, Special Graduation

New high school grads head out into the world after working with Shenandoah education professor since first grade

Director of Children’s Literature Program and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Karen Huff, Ed.D. in May met, on Shenandoah University’s main campus, with a group…

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