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About the Artists

Our sincere thanks to the following authors and illustrators for creating e-cards for LD OnLine!

Arron

LD OnLine would like to thank Arron, a 15-year old artist who submitted artwork to the LD OnLine Kid's Art Gallery. Enjoy these other pictures from Arron:

Visit the other pictures in the Kid's Art Gallery to see more.

Henry Cole

Henry Cole's illustrations have amused thousands of children in favorites like Rosie's Roses and The Worrywarts. His latest books are Big Chickens Fly the Coop, On Meadowview Street, and Katy Duck.

Denise Brunkus

Denise Brunkus is a prominent picture-book illustrator with more than 60 books to her credit, including her most recent: Read All About It! written by Mrs. Laura Bush and Jenna Bush. She is well-known for the bestselling Junie B. Jones series, as well as Charlie Hits It Big and Chocolatina. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and lots and lots of books.

About the authors of Read All About It!

Laura Bush has always been passionate about reading. An Honorary Ambassador for the UN Literary Decade, she hosted the first-ever White House Conference on Global Literacy in 2006 to encourage international cooperation and build free societies through literacy. In 2001 she joined with the Library of Congress to launch the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. As first lady of Texas, Mrs. Bush founded the statewide Texas Book Festival in 1995. She taught in Dallas, Houston, and Austin public schools.

Jenna Bush share's her mother's love of reading and teaching. Jenna taught elementary school in Washington, D.C. after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 with a degree in English. She has also written articles for CosmoGIRL! and the New York Times. Her first book, #1 New York Times bestselling Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, is based on her work with UNICEF.

October 2013

Sep 15 - Oct 15

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a great way to celebrate a family legacy and expose students to world traditions.

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LD Awareness Month

It's National Learning Disabilities Awareness month! First established by Ronald Reagan in 1985, LD Awareness month is a time when the general public becomes more informed about learning disabilities and neurodiversity. Do your part to increase awareness this month, and know that LD OnLine will continue to support you and the people in your life with LD or ADHD all year long.

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National Bullying Prevention Month

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Oct 5

Teaching Self-Advocacy to Students with Learning Disabilities

Pam Hill, Ed.D., addresses self-advocacy for students with LD.

Location: Chicago, IL.

Oct 6

Navigate the Maze From Pre-K to College and Career

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey presents a day-long conference for parents, individuals With LD, and professionals. High school students attend for free! The keynote speaker, Peter W. Riffle, will address “Challenges Facing Parents and Teachers of Children with Disabilities."

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey.

Oct 13 - 19

Teen Read Week 2013

Teen Read Week is an national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. It's aimed at teens, their parents, librarians, educators, booksellers and other concerned adults. Teen Read Week's theme is "Read For The Fun Of It." Each year, YALSA offers a new sub-theme to serve as a basis for developing programs in schools, public libraries, and bookstores.

Oct 22

Think Beyond the Label Career Fair

Looking for a job resource tailored to individuals with LD, ADHD, and other disabilities? Think Beyond the Label's online career fair serves to connect adults with disabilities and employers. Find numerous nationwide opportunities for job seekers of all skill levels!

Oct 24 - 25

35th International Conference on Learning Disabilities

The Council for Learning Disabilities presents the 35th International Conference on Learning Disabilities at the University of Texas at Austin this month. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sharon Vaughn.

Location: Austin, Texas.

Oct 25

17th Annual Great Beginnings Conference

Criterion Child Enrichment, Inc. and the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Communication Disorders are proud to co-host the Great Beginnings Conference as a resource for the advancement of experienced early childhood and allied pediatric health professionals.

Location: Worcester, MA.
 

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