Workshops by Reading Specialist Julie Fowlkes 2016

Bring Me a Book’s US-based lead trainer, Reading Specialist Julie Fowlkes will be running her popular reading workshops for parents and teachers, including new content and classes. Early bird discount if you register before 5 October 2016. Click here for more information.

A Magical Story-telling Journey

By chance I joined a workshop called ‘The First Teachers Training’ at an elementary school in Tuen Mun. My expectation was getting some pointers of story-telling and tips on working with children. By the end of the second workshop, I was amazed to see how a good story-telling teacher could play magic on a shy… Continue reading A Magical Story-telling Journey

A Family Reading Affair, 17-18 March

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join Hong Kong’s first ever literary feast for the whole family to enjoy! The weekend event will be held on 17-18 March with author talks, poetry sessions, panel discussion, book-making workshops, language games and arts and crafts.
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A Wonderful Kick-off in 2012

  On a cold winter’s day, cloudy and misty on the second week of January, I arrived at Sheung Shui train station in an endeavor to find my way to a school seleced by Bring Me A Book as the recipient fo the first Community Training Program in 2012. I had been advised that the school was located opposite… Continue reading A Wonderful Kick-off in 2012

Reading Workshop at School

Recently I attended a Read Aloud Workshop at my son’s school, designed for Reception class parents (4-5 year olds kids’). It was about the crucial role of reading aloud in building academic success. Mr Jeff Comer ( A teacher and Librarian) and Ms Cathay Zhang ( head of Primary Chinese) were extremely inspiring. Most of… Continue reading Reading Workshop at School