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Mike Dumbleton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Amelia McInerney

Craig Johnson

Emily Dickinson

Matthew Ryan

Lee Goldberg

Samuel Johnson

Michael Pryor

Benedict Cumberbatch

James Foley

Karen Sepulveda

Lou Diamond Phillips

Tim Harris

Michelle Wilson

Ryan O'Neill

Alex Miles

OwlTail

As teachers we are continually searching for great books to use in our teaching with students, to support them in their reading and writing:We need help in finding books to use as Mentor texts, to help explicitly model how others writeWe want to engage different age groups in the sheer love of reading, whilst also connecting to the curriculumDistinguished author Mike Dumbleton to discuss:His latest booksWhere did ideas come from? What was the need?What are some ways they can support writers in our classrooms?How can they be used in classrooms, how have they supported teaching &amp; students?What are some good connecting tools and resources to use?And much moreMike Dumbleton is a writer and Literacy Consultant. He has worked in South Australian High Schools, New York City schools and as a Literacy Curriculum Officer for the South Australian Education Department. In addition to children's books, he has written a range of educational texts.Version 2Part of his interest in writing stems from the fact that his grandfather was a local poet in an Oxfordshire village in England, who regularly recited his poems to the family, with or without requests!Mike came to Australia with his wife Linda in 1972. He was always interested in writing but a young family and many sporting activities kept him fully occupied until he decided he wasn't getting any better at basketball and his three children were old enough to allow him some uninterrupted time. He then began writing picture books at the same time as devising educational texts for teachers.Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player. JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events here and previous webinars (online video courses) here.Other matching PDF resources can be found at Teachific.FEATURED RESOURCESBook storesAnisa’s Alphabet by Mike DumbletonMary Had a Monstersaur by Mike DumbletonLet the Singing Begin  by Mike Dumbleton (pending release)Hair! by Mike Dumbleton  (pending release)Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts  or join on Apple  Podcasts hereContact the Cue office:  admin@cuelearning.com.auJoin our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

As teachers we are continually searching for great books to use in our teaching with students, to support them in their reading and writing:<ul><li>We need help in finding books to use as Mentor texts, to help explicitly model how others write</li><li>We want to engage different age groups in the sheer love of reading, whilst also connecting to the curriculum</li></ul>Distinguished author Mike Dumbleton to discuss:<ul><li>His latest books</li><li>Where did ideas come from? What was the need?</li><li>What are some ways they can support writers in our classrooms?</li><li>How can they be used in classrooms, how have they supported teaching &amp; students?</li><li>What are some good connecting tools and resources to use?</li><li>And much more</li></ul>Mike Dumbleton is a writer and Literacy Consultant. He has worked in South Australian High Schools, New York City schools and as a Literacy Curriculum Officer for the South Australian Education Department. In addition to children's books, he has written a range of educational texts.Version 2Part of his interest in writing stems from the fact that his grandfather was a local poet in an Oxfordshire village in England, who regularly recited his poems to the family, with or without requests!Mike came to Australia with his wife Linda in 1972. He was always interested in writing but a young family and many sporting activities kept him fully occupied until he decided he wasn't getting any better at basketball and his three children were old enough to allow him some uninterrupted time. He then began writing picture books at the same time as devising educational texts for teachers.Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a>. Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-teachers-tool-kit-for-literacy/id1536825174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y5iLGSx6BJp2G8TscEPyb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XHcZxIYP8Nbz8QOKnNKYe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">,</a> or your favourite <a href="https://the-teachers-tool-kit-for-literacy.simplecast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast player</a>. JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/organisers/60bab709536f55000a5360f1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and previous webinars (online video courses) <a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/find?page=1&amp;search_type=shop&amp;category_group=0&amp;types[]=126" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>Other matching PDF resources can be found at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/d3933221-3a6b-4a3f-a7f8-aaf87af878b1/shows/9630cc9e-e2ee-4e20-a34e-bbd78bc4c18c/episodes/ecd8f868-d52d-4052-9d4e-2ba495800d16/teachific.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teachific</a>.FEATURED RESOURCESBook stores<ul><li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5gak21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anisa’s Alphabet</a> by Mike Dumbleton</li><li><a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PyjzJR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Had a Monstersaur</a> by Mike Dumbleton</li><li>Let the Singing Begin  by Mike Dumbleton (pending release)</li><li>Hair! by Mike Dumbleton  (pending release)</li></ul>Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/d3933221-3a6b-4a3f-a7f8-aaf87af878b1/shows/9630cc9e-e2ee-4e20-a34e-bbd78bc4c18c/episodes/ecd8f868-d52d-4052-9d4e-2ba495800d16/admin@cuelearning.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">admin@cuelearning.com.au</a>The Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the<a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cue Learning website</a> <a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cuelearning.com.au/</a> and sign up to our <a href="https://cuelearning.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=062e1f2fa0a7434088c9ad35e&amp;id=c19caf4847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter</a> <a href="https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/</a>And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at<a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Teachific</a> <a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teachific.com.au/</a>.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:<ul><li>Visit <a href="http://cuelearning.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cuelearning.com.au</a></li><li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://the-teachers-tool-kit-for-literacy.simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts</a>  or join on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-teachers-tool-kit-for-literacy/id1536825174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple  Podcasts here</a></li><li>Contact the Cue office:  <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/d3933221-3a6b-4a3f-a7f8-aaf87af878b1/shows/9630cc9e-e2ee-4e20-a34e-bbd78bc4c18c/episodes/ecd8f868-d52d-4052-9d4e-2ba495800d16/admin@cuelearning.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">admin@cuelearning.com.au</a></li><li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teacher's Toolkit facebook group</a></li><li>Find connected resources on <a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teachific</a></li><li>See upcoming <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/organisers/60bab709536f55000a5360f1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online events</a></li><li>See our <a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/find?page=1&amp;search_type=shop&amp;category_group=0&amp;types[]=126" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online video courses here</a></li><li>And finally, read our insightful <a href="https://cuelearning.com.au/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogs here</a></li></ul>Produced by Apiro Media<a href="https://apiropodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://apiropodcasts.com</a>

Latest Release Books with Mike Dumbleton

Trudie Trewin

Trudie Trewin and Mike Dumbleton: Picture Books

367. Trudie Trewin and Mike Dumbleton: Picture Books

Mike Dumbletonis a writer and Literacy Consultant.  He has worked in South Australian high schools, New York City schools and as a Literacy Curriculum Officer for the South Australian Education Department. In addition to children’s books, he has written a range of educational texts.Part of his interest in writing stems from the fact that his grandfather was a local poet in an Oxfordshire village in England, who regularly recited his poems to the family, with or without requests!His first book, Dial-a-Croc, published in 1991, was a great success and since then he  has written many more titles.The book Mr Knuckles was adapted for the stage by the South Australian Children’s Theatre Company, and Pumped Up, a short story about basketball, ‘magic’ shoes and an adventurous grandfather, was adapted for television by the ABC.Mike’s picture book Passing On, was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2002 awards.  Muddled-up Farm was selected as ‘Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2003’ as well as the ‘National Simultaneous Storytime Book for 2004’.Mike’s work was recognised in 2001 with a grant to support the completion of his first teenage novel Watch Out For Jamie Joel. It was subsequently shortlisted in the 2004 Festival Awards for Children’s Literature. He was also the recipient of a 2005 Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Improving Literacy, which recognises his work both as an educator and a writer over an extended period of time. Mike’s picture book Cat was the winner of the ‘Picture Book to Performance Project’ for  2007 and was developed into a play by Windmill Performing Arts which had its premier in Adelaide before seasons in other Australian cities and Singapore. Cat was also selected as an Honour Book in the Early Childhood section of the 2008 Book of the Year Awards. Mike’s recent books picture books include  Jump and Shout (2018 CBCA Notable Book) and Digger a book which poignantly commemorates the second battle of Villers-Bretonneux on Anzac Day, 1918.  His latest releases are Once Upon My Legs and Anisa’s Alphabet.After many years of teaching in South Australia, Mike enjoyed the chance to work in New York City, supporting students, teachers and leaders with literacy development.In this discussion, Mike talks about better ways to use children's literature in the classroom, innovative writing, other ways to leverage literature as well as many other insights from his story and experiences.Mike's books featured in this episode:Dandy and Dazza https://www.booktopia.com.au/dandy-and-dazza-mike-dumbleton/book/9781913639150.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFPmheUqcz18xrywq8vSkeoO0wiawVsEb_85diqxwSXSwD2FxZziOpBoCmvgQAvD_BwEAnisa’s Alphabet https://www.booktopia.com.au/anisa-s-alphabet-mike-dumbleton/book/9781925227574.htmlMeet Douglas Mawson https://www.booktopia.com.au/meet-douglas-mawson-mike-dumbleton/book/9780857981967.htmlJump and Shout https://www.booktopia.com.au/jump-and-shout-mike-dumbleton/book/9781912076413.htmlDigger https://www.booktopia.com.au/digger-mike-dumbleton/book/9781760296735.htmlCat https://www.amazon.com.au/Cat-Mike-Dumbleton/dp/1933605731Connect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter http://www.cuelearning.com.au/contact-us.htmlAnd you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

Mike Dumbletonis a writer and Literacy Consultant.  He has worked in South Australian high schools, New York City schools and as a Literacy Curriculum Officer for the South Australian Education Department. In addition to children’s books, he has written a range of educational texts.Part of his interest in writing stems from the fact that his grandfather was a local poet in an Oxfordshire village in England, who regularly recited his poems to the family, with or without requests!His first book, Dial-a-Croc, published in 1991, was a great success and since then he  has written many more titles.The book Mr Knuckles was adapted for the stage by the South Australian Children’s Theatre Company, and Pumped Up, a short story about basketball, ‘magic’ shoes and an adventurous grandfather, was adapted for television by the ABC.Mike’s picture book Passing On, was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2002 awards.  Muddled-up Farm was selected as ‘Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2003’ as well as the ‘National Simultaneous Storytime Book for 2004’.Mike’s work was recognised in 2001 with a grant to support the completion of his first teenage novel Watch Out For Jamie Joel. It was subsequently shortlisted in the 2004 Festival Awards for Children’s Literature. He was also the recipient of a 2005 Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Improving Literacy, which recognises his work both as an educator and a writer over an extended period of time. Mike’s picture book Cat was the winner of the ‘Picture Book to Performance Project’ for  2007 and was developed into a play by Windmill Performing Arts which had its premier in Adelaide before seasons in other Australian cities and Singapore. Cat was also selected as an Honour Book in the Early Childhood section of the 2008 Book of the Year Awards. Mike’s recent books picture books include  Jump and Shout (2018 CBCA Notable Book) and Digger a book which poignantly commemorates the second battle of Villers-Bretonneux on Anzac Day, 1918.  His latest releases are Once Upon My Legs and Anisa’s Alphabet.After many years of teaching in South Australia, Mike enjoyed the chance to work in New York City, supporting students, teachers and leaders with literacy development.In this discussion, Mike talks about better ways to use children's literature in the classroom, innovative writing, other ways to leverage literature as well as many other insights from his story and experiences.Mike's books featured in this episode:<ul><li>Dandy and Dazza <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/dandy-and-dazza-mike-dumbleton/book/9781913639150.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFPmheUqcz18xrywq8vSkeoO0wiawVsEb_85diqxwSXSwD2FxZziOpBoCmvgQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/dandy-and-dazza-mike-dumbleton/book/9781913639150.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFPmheUqcz18xrywq8vSkeoO0wiawVsEb_85diqxwSXSwD2FxZziOpBoCmvgQAvD_BwE</a></li><li>Anisa’s Alphabet <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/anisa-s-alphabet-mike-dumbleton/book/9781925227574.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/anisa-s-alphabet-mike-dumbleton/book/9781925227574.html</a></li><li>Meet Douglas Mawson <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/meet-douglas-mawson-mike-dumbleton/book/9780857981967.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/meet-douglas-mawson-mike-dumbleton/book/9780857981967.html</a></li><li>Jump and Shout <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/jump-and-shout-mike-dumbleton/book/9781912076413.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/jump-and-shout-mike-dumbleton/book/9781912076413.html</a></li><li>Digger <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/digger-mike-dumbleton/book/9781760296735.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/digger-mike-dumbleton/book/9781760296735.html</a></li><li>Cat <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Cat-Mike-Dumbleton/dp/1933605731" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Cat-Mike-Dumbleton/dp/1933605731</a></li></ul>Connect with us!Join our community on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracy</a>Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the<a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cue Learning website</a> <a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cuelearning.com.au/</a> and sign up to our <a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/contact-us.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter</a> <a href="http://www.cuelearning.com.au/contact-us.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cuelearning.com.au/contact-us.html</a>And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at<a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Teachific</a> <a href="https://www.teachific.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teachific.com.au/</a>.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media<a href="https://apiropodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://apiropodcasts.com</a>

Meet The Author: Mike Dumbleton