On Sunday, 29 November 2015, 17:49, Deborah Lionarons
<jellyaaci@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear English teachers,
We would like to invite you to a special evening for English teachers on
Wednesday December 2nd starting at 7.30pm.
Meeting at the JELLY Teachers' Library (which has multiple sets of books for
teaching*), top floor of the Baka matnas , Rehov Issaschar 3, Baka,
Jerusalem.nearby buses include: 7, 71, 72, 74, 75
The evening will begin with;
Free giveaways from our JELLY Teachers' Library and an opportunity to see our
collection.Book swap (bring one and adopt another)JELLY library raffle (lots
of prizes)Show casing all the new books in the JELLY collection with a special
focus on two new sets suitable for all grades from 6-11;Alone on a Wide, Wide
Sea by Michael Murpurgoand The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Tasty refreshments will be served.Please bring your colleagues for an inspiring
evening.An RSVP would be appreciated.
The evening will have two presenters;Sharon Binnes is an English teacher at
Reut school. After teaching To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee for many
years, Sharon has gone on to develop a wide approach to teaching Israeli school
students about racism through film, poetry and short stories.
And 'Meet the Author' with Marjorie Gann, co-writer of two books on the
subject of slavery for children and young people. She has spoken at many
schools in the States, Canada and also here in Israel - including a session
planned at the Pelech school. Marjorie will present both of her books, focusing
on ideas for classroom teaching and her handouts will include a teachers'
guide.
Marjorie GannLatest Book: Speak a Word for Freedom: Women against Slavery
by Janet Willen and Marjorie Gann Penguin Random
House/Tundra, 2015"An inspiring collection of those who have fought and
continue to fight against the evil of slavery and an effectively solemn
reminder that slavery remains a global plague." Kirkus
"A powerful indictment of human rights abuses and tribute to the women who have
fought them." Starred review, Publishers Weekly
Five Thousand Years of Slavery, by Marjorie Gann and
Janet Willen Tundra Books, 2011A 2012 Notable Book
for a Global Society, Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group,
International Reading AssociationForeWord Reviews Book of the Year, 2011 Silver
Winner, Young Adult Nonfiction Visit our website,
http://www.fivethousandyearsofslavery.com/, to steal a peek at both
books!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Looking
forward to welcoming you for a memorable evening at the Baka JELLY Teachers'
Library.Hodesh tov & Shabbat shalom,From,the JELLY librarians
JELLY Teachers' Library information;Sundays 10:00 to 15:00 Tuesdays 13:00-18:00
tel. 02 6711734 email jellyaaci@gmail.comMembership (50nis) entitles borrowing
up to 40 for 12 weeksOur book list is available online
http://www.etni.org/booklibrary.htm
