UPCOMING EVENTS
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NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You
NSEA Workshop: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You
During the Nebraska State Education Association University session “Discover the Value of Being You”, you will use FableVision Learning’s Start with A Story Program and read Be You! by Peter H Reynolds to discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. After reading the story, you will have the opportunity to participate in a series of activities including journaling and animating.
Start with A Story is a classroom series that ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, founder of FableVision, to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects for SEL, journaling, storytelling, team-building, as well as engineering and animation.
Please bring your own internet-connected device to participate in the fun, but not required.
Presenter: Jane Reynolds
Date: Monday July 17 at 3-4 pm CST

Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote NSEA U 2023
Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator and founder of FableVision Learning, is excited to join Nebraska educators at Nebraska State Education Association University 2023 on July 17, 2023. He will provide an inspirational virtual keynote message.
Following Peter’s keynote, FableVision Learning will deliver in-person sessions for teachers. Sessions will use Peter’s books as scaffolding and will provide hands-on activities to help teachers explore concepts, build self-esteem and, finally, have activities to support bringing the skills back into the classroom.

FableVision Learning Workshop at Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 5, FableVision Learning Andrea Calvin and Jane Reynolds are excited to connect the dots at the Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference.
They will be running a hands-on workshop session titled “Start With A Story: Tools to Introduce STEAM/SEL Concepts Through Picture Books”. This workshop will focus on the power of picture books to build the head and heart connection as we explore Start With A Story, a unique program that ties to the works of Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. Participants will receive a one-month classroom demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.
Register for the TAEA Fall Conference here.
What: Peter H. Reynolds keynote at TAEA Fall Conference
When: Saturday, Nov. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. (CDT)
Where: University of Memphis – College of Art and Communication, 3715 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152

Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Peter H. Reynolds will keynote the Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference. The topic of discussion is “One Brave Dot”. Along with sharing The Dot story (and the story behind the story), Peter will also share thoughts about his other “message books” which support critical social emotional development. Peter will conclude his talk with a reading of BE YOU! - which he calls his “handbook for amazing human BEings.” Attendees of all ages will leave feeling inspired and ready to use their gifts, talents and strengths to move the world to a better place.
Register for the TAEA Fall Conference here.
What: Peter H. Reynolds keynote at TAEA Fall Conference
When: Saturday, November 5 from 9-10 am. (CDT)
Where: University of Memphis – College of Art and Communication, 3715 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152

'Be You!' Book Tour Peter H. Reynolds Author Visit @ Platt Park Church
Award-winning children's author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds will be celebrating the publication of his newest picture book, Be You!, in Denver, Colorado.
Event held at Platt Park Church and hosted by Second Star to the Right Bookstore.
More details here.
About Be You!:
Be curious...
Be adventurous...
Be brave...
BE YOU!
Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Times bestseller, The Word Collector. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU.
What: ‘Be You!’ Book Tour
When: March 10th, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Park Platt Church