Friday, November 11, 2011

Author Dinner with Marc Tyler Nobleman

IRA Board Members had the honor of dining with Marc Tyler Nobleman for dinner before his departure.


K-57 Feature: Marc Tyler Nobleman

Marc Tyler Nobleman graced the airwaves on K-57 to mention about his various educational events during his visit.


Teacher Workshop with Marc Tyler Nobleman

Marc Tyler Nobleman shared creative teaching ideas with educators and parents during a special Teacher Workshop on October 25, 2011 at Agana Heights Elementary School. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this event!





Teen Workshop with Visiting Author Marc Tyler Nobleman

Participants ages 3-12 were treated to a special Teen Writing Workshop held by visiting author, Marc Tyler Nobleman, on October 22, 2011 at the IP Coffee Co Cafe, University Drive, Mangilao. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the event!



Hagatna Public Library Snapshots with Visiting Author Marc Tyler Nobleman

Participants at the Hagatna Public Library's Saturday Story Hour were treated to a special presentation by visiting author Marc Tyler Nobleman on October 22, 2011. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the event!





October 2011 Meeting Snapshots with Visiting Author Marc Tyler Nobleman and More!









Saturday, October 15, 2011

Marc Tyler Nobleman Events



Marc Tyler Nobleman
Events

Saturday, October 22
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Story Hour
Guam Public Library
All ages welcome

12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Teen Writing Workshop
IP Coffee Co Cafe
University Drive, Mangilao
For grades 3-12

Tuesday, October 25
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teacher Workshop
Agana Heights Elementary
Open for all educators and parents

Visiting Author Marc Tyler Nobleman to Captivate Young Guam Readers


Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of more 70 books for children and one for adults. His picture book Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman received multiple starred reviews, appeared on several "best of the year" lists, and made the front page of USA Today. It's the first standalone biography in any format of writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster and the first picture book on the story behind a fictional character, let alone the world's first superhero. He has written extensively for Nickelodeon; his other credits include DC Comics, PBS, History Channel, and National Geographic Kids. He is also a cartoonist whose work has appeared in more than 100 magazines, seven of which you’ve heard of including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Good Housekeeping.

To view Marc Tyler Nobleman's school visit schedule, CLICK HERE.

Source: http://redroom.com/member/marc-tyler-nobleman/bio

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Local Author Featured: Tina C. Pablo


Pictured above: Local author, Tina C. Pablo, autographs her book for Martha Sudo.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

January Keynote Speaker: National Book Award Winner Erskine

Kathryn Erskine, 2010 National Book Award winning author of Mockingbird, served as the speaker at the January meeting of the Guam Council of the International Reading Association held at the Sheraton Laguna Resort on January 15, 2011, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

She traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia to share her "SASSy" writing tips, how to "Snag your reader, Act your character, Show your story, and Shake your world". School visits are scheduled for Tuesday, January 18 to Friday, January, 21. A teacher workshop and a teen writing workshop are also scheduled. Call Cyndy at 789-1996 for more information.