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Osha Lynette Smith

Osha Lynette Smith-Davis is a retired public middle school teacher in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is currently a professor in the Ph.D. Education Department at Walden University. In addition, she peer reviews articles for the Journal of Educational Research and Practice. She also serves on Notable Children's Literature Award committees. 

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Communities: African American

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Award-Winning Books for K-8 Readers
This session highlights award-winning books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry for K-8 children. The books were selected due to their appealing format, enduring quality, focus on language and invitation for response. The NCBLA committee will share the books and suggest instructional strategies.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Children
Signing area: No Signing for this Panel (following presentation)

Panelists: Patrick Andrus, Laura Hudock, Osha Lynette Smith
Moderator: Tamara Butler
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School
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