Student Learning
ABOUT THE MS READATHON
The MS Readathon inspires kids to read as much as they can, all for one incredible cause. The rules are simple. Read whatever you like, as much as you can, throughout the month of August.
Children can register with their school or individually. Best of all, by joining our quest, not only will you awaken a love of reading, you will also be helping kids who have a parent with multiple sclerosis.
THE FUN-FILLED MS READATHON
While we all appreciate a classic, we also know that children today want a modern approach (as do their time-poor parents).
So, to make the MS Readathon more fun than ever before, we’ve built a fun, interactive website that lets kids write book reviews and rate their favourite reads. Fundraising has never been more fun. Kids love the MS Readathon and it’s never been easier or more exciting to take part.
Join Kalinda's page below.
https://www.msreadathon.org.au/join/kalindaprimary
About the Author
Lisa Keskinen loves sharing stories, especially with young people. She believes that stories can strengthen empathy, connection and community. In fact, stories can change our world.
Through her book, Billy Bobbarooni and the Mystery Words, Lisa celebrates the power of storytelling. Her middle-grade novel weaves poems, riddles, short stories and other styles of writing throughout the narrative. It is the first book in the Billy Bobbarooni series.
As an author, teacher and education consultant, Lisa works with schools to improve literacy teaching and learning practices. Over the years, she has worked with thousands of students and teachers in Australia, America and beyond.
She also presents at conferences and events, entertaining and educating audiences with stories and anecdotes gathered during her long career in education.
Lisa loves exploring Yarra River bush trails, where she often sits and scribbles in her writer’s notebook.
She is available for interviews, school visits, workshops and speaking engagements.
Connect with Lisa at:
Website: lisakeskinen.com
Facebook and Instagram: @lisakconnections
Student writing
Zac in Grade 3 wrote a wonderful story in free writing, with lovely presentation. We hope you enjoy reading it. Well done Zac.
