Tucson Festival of Books

Speaking to Children's Hearts through Story


The universal truths in stories can change us, inspire us, connect us to others, answer our deepest questions, and help us heal along the way. John Schu pulls from his experience as a teacher, librarian, book lover, and story ambassador to reflect on touching children's hearts through stories.


Panelist
John Schu

John Schu is the author of the picture books "This Is a School" and "This Is a Story," as well as the novel in verse "Louder Than Hunger." His new book is "Ruthie Rose's Big Idea." He is also a children’s librarian at Bookelicious and a lecturer at Rutgers University....

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Book:
The Gift of Story
Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life
John Schu
Children
Stenhouse Publishers
January 2022
ISBN 9781625312082
184 pages
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