Sharron McElmeel has built a national reputation as a resource for those interested in children's and young adult literature. She is an often requested speaker at conferences and professional development workshops. Her McBookWords web site is loaded with resources on children's authors, books and developing alife-long love of reading.

Joan Vandervelde writes, "Sharron teaches a fantastic online class for classroom teachers and media specialists entitled Teaching Children's Literature in the Classroom - this class is a must! It allows you to explore the world of new fiction and information books, today's authors and illustrators and discuss different ways to integrate children's literature with curriculum activities."

Ms. McElmeel also hosts the Children's Literature Discussion Group for Scholastic. Her enthusiasm for books and learning has become contagious online!

 

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