With more than 26 years' experience working with young children, their caregivers and books in a public library setting Mary is able to speak on a number of topics including:

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• Early literacy skills development in young children and how parents can support this development through book sharing and simple activities;

 

• ​Choosing the best (and most developmentally appropriate) books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers;

 

• Executive function and social-emotional skills development through storytime and books;

 

• Making thoughtful screen time choices for your young children.

​She has presented at conferences such as the Colorado Association of Libraries annual conference, the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, the Nevada Association of Libraries annual conference and to countless parent and teacher groups. 

Presentations are always engaging, informative, interactive, and include take-aways that can be immediately put into practice. See an examples of her presentation style:

• Media Mentorship in the Age of COVID, a presentation as a part of the Colorado State Library's CSL In Session series.

• Using Story-time to Grow Executive Function and Self-Regulation in ECE: Setting the Stage for Success  - Early Childhood Investigations

For more information or to book a presentation, contact Mary!