Biographies through Picture Books
A Focus on the Common Core
Event Information
#AASL13 National Conference
Picture-book biographies draw readers into exploring a slice of history. Through both words and images, authors can share primary sources with young audiences.
Presenters:
- Melissa Sweet
- Jennifer Bryant
- Doreen Rappaport
- Matt Tavaras
- Andrea Davis Pinkney
- Mary Ann Cappiello, Moderator
When?
Saturday, Nov 16, 2013, 10:15 AM
Where?
Marriott-Downtown, Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
Balloons Over Broadway
by Melissa Sweet
Melissa Sweet
A Splash of Red: The life & art of Horace Pippin
by Jen Bryant
illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Helen's Big World: Becoming Helen Keller
by Doreen Rappaport
illustrated by Matt Tavares
Doreen Rappaport
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
& Brian Pinkney
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Mary Ann Cappiello
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Education
Lesley University
Teaching with Text Sets
by Mary Ann Cappiello
& Erika Thulin Dawes