Book SmARTS & CRAFTS: Fun, Out-Of-The-Box Ideas and Activities to Get Kids READING!

Since 2006, Page Turner Adventures has been presenting Creative Literacy workshops throughout Florida, New York and Louisiana. These hands-on multi-media programs include sample crafts, games and activities for children and teens, along with books, music, websites, videos and other resources. Storytelling skills, improv games, crafts, videos, websites, music, apps, and other resources will be presented. Participants will receive access to a resource guide with directions, stories and photos of the activities.This dynamic, interactive multi-media workshop introduces literacy-themed ideas, crafts, games and activities that inspire kids to read.Click the link on the left for an AWESOME demo of the super FUN workshop!

Workshop length 2-3 hours. The more time we have, the more FUN we have!

A day long version is also available covering 3 hours of children’s content and 3 hours for teen programs.

For fees and availability, CONTACT US.

Word on the street….

“Wonderful! I have been coming to these workshops for years. This was by far the best! I learned tons of interesting things that I can bring back to my library to help me with my programs. Thanks for the info.” -
Tammy Blanchard, South Lafourche Public Library

“Thank you for making this such an entertaining workshop! You exceeded my expectations. I loved the many clever craft ideas.” -Maria Walters, Miami Dade Library System

“I felt that this workshop was great!!! It kept everyone’s attention from the start. Everyone was anticipating anxiously on what would happen next. There was a lot of interaction and participation. The instructors were FANTASTIC!!! Their entire presentation was wonderful!!! They were inspiring.” -Paula Myatt, Ouachita Parish Library

I truly enjoyed every minute of the workshop. Can’t wait to try out some of the crafts and program ideas. -Latoya Darbeau, South Dade Regional Library

This was the BEST  SRP workshop I have ever been to! Everything has been easy to understand, lots of fun and practical enough for lower budgets. -Suzanne Ford, Claiborne Parish Library

This was the most amazing couple I have ever seen. I really had a ball. You will be highly recommended. -Gloria c. Smilth, St. John Parish Library

Great! Very interesting, current, and relevant.  There is immediate and long-term use for programming. Thank you. -Kristina Michel, North Dade Regional Library

Wonderful energy. Your workshop rocks! Very informative and I loved the website info. -Anika Parsons, Shreve Memorial Atkins Branch Library

I look forward to Page Turner Adventures every year! They put on a very organized, detailed,  and fun presentation. -Tracy Didion, West Melbourne Library, Brevard County

Great ideas! I appreciate the use of mics, video and sound effects. -Jennifer Jenson, Miami Lakes Library

Excellent presentation. The crafts and videos were very informative and creative. The demonstrations were exciting. -Frances Cousins, North Indian River County Library

You both are awesome and gifted. You work well together and your passion and positive attitude transfers very well into the audience. The positive energy is amazing! -Christina Dominique-Pierre, West Bank Regional Jefferson Parish Library

The workshop was great, very motivating. The presenters were professional and much fun. Their ideas will work well with children. Thanks so much. -Jean Lemos, Franklin Parish

It was informative on so many levels! Interactive, exciting and fun! -Candie Chatham, Ouachita Parish Public Library

Very entertaining! Reminded us that children’s and YA programs should be fun. Loved the crafts! -Diane M. Bailey, Shreve Memorial Library-Wallette Branch

Great Polish. Incredibly usable & doable crafts. So much fun! -Maryanne Coppersmith, Cedar Grove/Lime Ave Branch of Shreve Memorial Library

Excellent-Participation made a long workshop pass quickly and easily. I especially liked the video production section. -Vicky Staton, Calcasieu Parish Public Library

It was really great. Loved the humor, liked being able to try crafts, great ideas, loved the audio/video parts. Can’t say enough good things. Thank you. -Bobbie Champagne, CPPL-Westlake Branch

Looking for ways to enhance our children’s summer reading program, but found out many ways to entertain the kids throughout the year. -Susan R. Sylvester, Washington Municipal Public Library

Awesome!! Very innovative ideas, games, crafts, etc. Loved the soundtrack. Fun! Fun! Fun!  -Lisa Whitman, Lafourche Parish Public Library

I loved it-the energy was amazing! I learned so many things and I can’t wait to do all of the crafts with my kids! -Stacey Robbins, New Orleans Public Library

Entertaining! Creative! Original! Presenters were well prepared, and presented ideas well. Definitely felt my time was well spent. -Jennifer Chan, Jefferson Parish -Charlotte Lewis, Jefferson Parish Library

Enjoyed the creative storytelling ideas such as the Big Mouth Frog and the Big Bad Shark. Your set-up was well designed and delightful. -Candace Holston, Tammany Parish Library

Lots of fun! Sparked my imagination and helped jump-start ideas for summer programming! Very worthwhile. -Kitty Wood, Iberville Parish Library

There’s only one word to describe this workshop AWESOME. It made me feel like I was teaching preschool again. Very informative. I really, really enjoyed this workshop. Great job. -Londa Matthews, Audubon Regional Library-Jackson