Upcoming Critical Literacy: A Closer Look at the Books we Choose

In honour of National Child Day we are offering this workshop to in-person attendees for FREE. If you join us online, there is a cost of $20.00.

Join us in-person or online, the choice is yours!

We’re thrilled to offer a new hybrid option so you can participate in the way that works best for you.

Can’t attend in person? No problem, join us virtually and be part of the experience from wherever you are!

Our presenter, Ashleigh, will be joining us from our Surrey office, showcasing a wonderful selection of children’s books for you to explore.

What power do books hold? Through this workshop educators will discuss topics of social justice and diversity, considering how all children can feel represented.

We’ll focus on understanding the importance of representation in children’s day to day lives and on the power books can hold. This involves looking at how books can uphold ideas of colonization, gender stereotypes, one type of family and white-centric voices. We will look at how the literacy we use can work towards anti-racist & anti-bias practice, as well as create a welcoming environment where all children are able to feel represented.

Presenter: Ashleigh Davies

Ashleigh is an early childhood educator with her bachelors in Early Childhood Education & Care and has worked with children in a variety of roles over the last decade.  Ashleigh is the current head coordinator of the ECE program with Burnaby Continuing Education.  She has worked as a post-secondary instructor, leading ECE post-basic courses and designing curriculum, and as the North Shore Community Resources CCRR Assistant Manager and Municipal Child Care Consultant. Ashleigh can be found on social media as Pedagogyandchill

Please ensure you select the correct ticket.
Only those who register for an online ticket will receive the Zoom link by email.

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Attend in person for FREE and also receive additional networking hours
Arrive by 6:00 PM to enjoy networking opportunities and earn up to an additional 30 minutes of professional development before the workshop begins.

Certificates of Attendance
All participants will receive their certificate via email after the workshop.