Larry Swartz (he/him/his)
Larry Swartz has been a classroom teacher, consultant, workshop presenter for more than 40 years. He currently works as an instructor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UofT). Larry has written a number of publications to support teachers in the planning and implementation of lessons, with a particular focus on choosing and using good books to enrich comprehension and promote a love of reading with our students. Some Pembroke Publisher titles include: Better Reading Now; Write to Read; Teaching Tough Topics and Stop the Hate (with Andrew Campbell).
2026 Sessions
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Books to DEI For: Choosing Children’s literature to deepen understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
How do you choose literature to share with your students? What are some important criteria to consider using books in your reading program? This session… Read More →
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Write to Read
This practical session invites participants to consider the reading/writing connection. Using recent examples of literature as springboards, we will experience some meaningful accessible strategies for… Read More →
2025 Sessions
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BOOKS R US: Choosing and Using Great Books
This session will provide participants with practical strategies for selecting books and inviting students to respond to literature. Recent publications of noteworthy picture books, fiction… Read More →