Educational Consultant and Author Speaks at BHDS

Diane W. Frankenstein, the well-known educational consultant and author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read, spoke to BHDS parents about the subject as part of the school's ongoing adult education speaker series. "Asking questions that jump start conversations—talking to children about the stories they read—show children how to find meaning and pleasure in reading," said Frankenstein, who specializes in children’s literature. Her lecture included advice on picking books that speak to both a child’s reading level and readiness for the story, useful tips to make reading with children enjoyable, and suggestions on conversation starters that explore a child’s personal belief systems and values.