Dr. Frank Serafini, a humorous and engaging presenter at state

and national conferences, is an Associate Professor of Literacy

Education and Children’s Literature at Arizona State University. After

years as an elementary classroom teacher and then as a literacy

specialist, his current focus is on improving reading instruction

and the best ways to use enticing children’s literature.

A true “Renaissance Man,” Frank is an author, illustrator,

photographer and musician. He has written several books on

reading workshop and comprehension, including Interactive

Comprehension Strategies: Fostering Meaningful Talk about

Texts. He has also written and illustrated a series of popular

nature picturebooks for children.

In his NEW seminar, Frank will show you interactive discussion

techniques and questioning prompts that will dramatically

increase comprehension. Plus, you’ll learn important grouping

strategies that help build confident readers! Don’t miss this motivating,

idea-packed day!