Larry Swartz has explored literature-based learning with students and teachers for more than 40 years in North America, England, New Zealand, Sweden, and China. As a classroom teacher, consultant, and instructor with OISE-University of Toronto, he has inspired colleagues and children alike to appreciate great books and learn in new and exciting ways. Larry is a popular speaker and workshop leader whose books for teachers include Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake, Teaching Tough Topics, Better Reading Now, Write to Read, and the classic Dramathemes.