Special Events

PD Book Club: Join Latinx author, National Board Certified Teacher, writing coach, and founder of Story Exploratory, Jen Vincent (she/her/ella), for a professional learning experience centered on her forthcoming book Living the Life of a Writer: 6 Practices Student Writers Have, Know, and Do. Essential for educators who want to shift their focus of writing instruction from the writing to the writer, Jen’s book is a practical and inspiring guide empowering both teachers and students to approach writing with confidence and curiosity. This book club will explore pedagogy, habits, classroom culture, and ideas that help teachers live the life of a writer alongside their students. Registration includes a copy of the book. All are welcome.

Moderated by Aliza Werner, Professional Learning & Social Media Manager at Bookelicious. Contact with questions: alizaw@bookelicious.com

BOOK CLUB MEETINGS:

• All three meetings take place on Monday evenings via Zoom
• 7:30p ET / 6:30p CT / 5:30p MT / 4:30p PT
• Duration: 90 minutes each

Session 1: October 27, 2025

Session 2: November 3, 2025

Session 3: November 10, 2025

Secure your spot!

• Complete and submit the form in the registration link below
• Registration fee: $49.00
• Registration and Payment Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 11:59p PT

Included in your registration fee:

• One copy of “Living the Life of a Writer: 6 Practices Student Writers Have, Know, and Do”
• Three live virtual sessions via Zoom - Join from the comfort of your home!
• Interact directly with author, educator, and founder of Story Exploratory, Jen Vincent
• Meet and network with fellow educators
• Recording available only for registrants (one month expiration)
•  Live book giveaways
• Discount codes for the Bookelicious Bookstore
• Professional Development Certificates available upon request (for educators who need to log hours for their districts or to maintain their license)

Writing & Drawing Family Stories hosted by the Book Love Foundation with Penny Kittle featuring Snowball and Me 

Join literacy expert, Penny Kittle, for a program designed to inspire students and teachers to write and draw their family stories. Students and teachers will begin with a quick write about a personal story followed by conversation with debut children’s book author, Nick Willmer-Shiles featuring Snowball and Me.  New Yorker Cover Artist and Illustrator, Gayle Kabaker, will demonstrate how family photos can be transformed into art.  Your students will meet the inspiration for Snowball and Me, Abbie Willmer, and hear about her adventures as a United Nations Volunteer throughout the world with her friend,Mirjahon Turdiev.   

This is a true story that shares Uzbek and Mongolian terms and culture with maps and art to support classroom learning. The unique format of this event makes it perfect for teachers and their students of English, Writing, Social Studies, and Art.  Perfect for Grades 4 - 12. 

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Book Love Foundation to support books for K-12 classroom libraries.