Jenny Power

Books, reading and gelato. That's all.

[JP_GC @40Gallon]

"Students don’t just learn by osmosis; they need someone (TL) who can help them with the research and literacy skills they need...It’s a crucial role for any school, but not always visible on a grand scale."
Well said! So true!
https://t.co/h6ZAKIWuqo
#libchat #tlchat

[Sean Kelly @mrseankelly]

For all those tempted to politely pay tribute to Jones today, perhaps think first about his role in the Cronulla riots, the things he said about Julia Gillard's father, his consistent misogyny, and his use of racist language.

[Dr Briony Scott @BrionyScott]

So. Teachers do not engage in child minding. They educate. It is a profession. They do not stick children in front of a screen. They educate. That this is not easily understood, is understandable. Ice skating at the Olympics looks easy too - to those who have no idea :)

[Hugh Riminton @hughriminton]

How it’s done...

[Therese Spruhan @reseyspru]

This is so lovely and wonderful to see The Memory Pool surrounded by so many beautiful books. Thank you! #australiareadsathome #StayHomeAustralia

[SchoolLibraryJournal @sljournal]

Amid school closures, Jason Reynolds, Mo Willems, Laurie Halse Anderson, and other kid lit creators are stepping up to help. https://t.co/BOhy4n4x33

[SCIS @scisdata]

“Libraries are not just sources of information, they are sources of the imagination” ~ bravo @Ozlaureate
#studentsneedschoollibraries #reading #library
https://t.co/TNxnDAGXYw via @theage

[Therese Spruhan @reseyspru]

To celebrate being in conversation with Ashley Hay and Diane Fingleton on our childhood pool memories next Monday, 10 February, 6pm at the @avidreader4101 in Brisbane, here's a photo of my first pool! #thememorypool
https://t.co/kH1hEWQRDA

[Jenny Power @pastamaker08]

@nicloutim @NicolaForrest1 Love this!

[SCIS @scisdata]

Ten strategies that support struggling readers -
https://t.co/4Chce86qTn
#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries #GreatSchoolLibraries #vibrantlibraries #thrivingschools

[Kathy Talbot @kathytalbotTL]

This just landed in our library. Thank you for all you do @MKMerga and #studentsneedschoollibraries #@SfxFlorey

[Jenny Power @pastamaker08]

So true. The best of times in the library...

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Make me a match! 🎶
https://t.co/PXojw7tRgu
Reading for fun is important for students (and people!) of ALL ages. Having an expert on hand makes all the difference.
#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

@DanTehanWannon @MKMerga @GoodReading @AEUfederal @IEUofA

[Therese Spruhan @reseyspru]

Water, water everywhere: a review of The Memory Pool in the Weekend Australian Review @TimDouglas_Aus https://t.co/10Q00XTfr8

[Dr David Zyngier @dzyngier]

Thanks Tim Mahar for calling out the "experts" who while never having taught a class are attempting to determine education practice in our schools.

[Therese Spruhan @reseyspru]

Sydney artist Melinda Marshman, who has recently started a series of pool paintings on my book, The Memory Pool: "It's sparking all sorts of memories of my own childhood sensory recollections at the pool. A great read. Just love it!'

[Jenny Power @pastamaker08]

@LizStrout @UEALitFest Any chance you’ll drop in down under? The Sydney Writers‘ festival is worth the rather long plane trip.

[Jenny Power @pastamaker08]

An excellent reminder of the benefits that come from losing yourself in a book, fiction that is!

[Sharon McGuinness @sharonmacg]

You cannot teachreading by phonics alone. You can get kids to ‘bark’ at the sounds but you also need a whole word approach, combined with a engagement with reading. Don’t underestimate the role of school libraries here @4corners

[Laura Kingsley @DrLKingsley]

I rave about why Reading Recovery is the premier professional development, but seeing is believing. Watch this 3 minute video clip and see for yourself! Thank you, Katy Ellis, for capturing the essence of RR so beautifully.

@rrcna_org #ReadingRecoverySCS

[Jenny Power @pastamaker08]

Yes to this sensible Principal. Literacy results improve when students can access a library full of fascinating books staffed by teacher librarians who inspire reading for pleasure and learning. What a surprise?!

[SCIS @scisdata]

This is the impact that a well stocked, well staffed and well supported library can bring. Bravo Caroline Chisholm Catholic College!
#studentsneedschoollibraries
https://t.co/lojdI0glgr