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Unlocking Literacy through Increased Representation in Children’s Books: An Introduction to Library For All
2021-08-12
Session Title: Unlocking Literacy through Increased Representation in Children’s Books: An Introduction to Library For All
This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Session Description: Library For All is a leading education technology developer and mid-tier publisher of high quality, culturally diverse and age appropriate children’s books, delivered digitally and in print. We believe that education brings opportunity. We invest in supporting early years literacy and numeracy education, knowing this support directly impacts how a child will learn and develop in the future. In this session you will learn about LFA’s history, how we work with communities around the world, and our impact to-date.
Instructor: Zola Maddison is a Program Manager for International Operations with LFA. She currently works on LFA programs in Papua New Guinea, Kiribati and Ethiopia. Previously, Zola served as a Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on their Global Libraries, Postsecondary Success and Emergency Response teams. Zola holds a master’s degree in Library & Information Science with a graduate certificate in International Development Policy & Management from the University of Washington.
Cost: Free.
Register here: https://forms.gle/9QCdt9x2c62mKUj97
This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925