The Best Folk and Fairy Tale Picture Books for Preschoolers

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7917066602198/WN_jHnCbAIsRHi-JRgEZVcc8w. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Join us for an exploration of the latest and greatest folk and fairy tale picture books designed for ages 3 to 6. Discover timeless tales with a twist, books featuring captivating illustrations, stories that celebrate culture, and explore the educational value of folk and fairy tales for preschoolers.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in early childhood education or librarianship, this presentation will equip you with a treasure trove of enchanting books to create memorable reading experiences with children.

Instructor: Katie Clausen is the Early Literacy Services Manager at Gail Borden Public Library. She completed her MLIS from Dominican University and holds an M.A. in Children’s Literature from Simmons College. She has presented at the Illinois Library Association’s Annual Conferences, ALSC Institute, Opening Minds Early Childhood Conference, and the National Network of Medical Libraries (NNLM). Check out Katie’s articles in the ILA Reporter and Children & Libraries: The Journal of ALSC.

Katie's specialties include: early literacy, children’s literature evaluation, play-based learning, and best story time practices.

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This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.