Episode 6: Start
2 December 2020
During this episode, we’re discussing the art and science of entrepreneurship, how to develop big ideas to create impact, and the critical importance of purpose and joy. Our guest is Pam Allyn, a world-renowned literacy expert, author and social entrepreneur.
Pam Allyn
EPISODE NOTES:
Pam Allyn, Senior Vice President, Innovation & Development, Scholastic Education, is a leading literacy expert, author, and motivational speaker. In 2007, she founded LitWorld, a global literacy organization serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries, pioneering initiatives including the summer reading program LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day. Pam is the author of 26 books for educators, leaders, and families on reading, writing, and quality learning. Her most recent co-authored book is Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic), and other titles include Your Child’s Writing Life (Avery), What to Read When (Avery), and Pam Allyn’s Best Books for Boys (Scholastic). In addition, Allyn is a national leader in the field of professional development and speaks globally on the learning lives of children and young adults. She is a W.K. Kellogg Foundation fellowship alumna in racial equity and healing and a recipient of the Teachers College Columbia University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.
Website:
pamallyn.com
litworld.org
LitLifepd.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamallyn/
