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2008 Annual Conference
ALSC Programs, Events, & Meetings

Meeting and program locations are listed below. It is a preliminary listing and subject to change.
Please refer to the onsite Program Guide, Supplement, and daily Cognotes for changes or cancellations.
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ALSC Executive Committee Meeting, ACC, 205 A

AASL/ALSC/YALSA Joint Executive Meeting, ACC 205A

Summer Reading Survivor: Overcoming the Challenges, ACC, 204 A
Fight summer reading fatigue! Be re-energized, and learn something new too! Meet poet, author and folklorist, Judy Sierra who is "Wild About Reading" and illustrator Harry Bliss who will help you “Catch The Reading Bug.” Literacy educator Stephen Krashen will remind you why summer reading matters to kids. Breakouts and panel discussions will focus on collaboration, partnerships, promotion, and online programs. Library director Ginnie Cooper will tell why she, as administrator, values summer programs. Gather ideas from poster sessions during the afternoon break featuring a variety of summer programs. Finally, award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan will have you shouting “Hooray! Ole! We love reading!” This event requires pre-registration (event code SC1). Tickets are $195, ALSC member; $240, ALA member; $285 nonmember; or $175 student member

Summer Reading Survivor: Overcoming the Challenges, HIL, Pacific BR B

United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY), HIL, El Capitan A

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

AASL/ALSC/YALSA Joint Legislation Committee, MAR, Gold Key I/II
2009 Nominating Committee*, HYATT, Barcelona
2009 Preconference Planning Meeting, HIL, Sunset

ALSC 101: Making Connections, ACC, 201 A/B
Are you a new member of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)?  Or, is this your first national conference as a children's librarian?  The ALSC Connections program is the place for you!  We'll provide information that will help you get the most from your time at Annual Confernece, and your membership in ALSC.  Meet other new members, ALSC Officers, and learn how to become involved in the division at this informal session.

09 Award Chairs Orientation Meeting, HIL, Conference Rm. 10

 

Priority Group Consultants, DIS, Disneyland South BR

2010 Arbuthnot Lecture Committee*, HIL, Coronado
2009 Geisel Award Committee*, HIL, Sunset
2009 Pura Belpre Award Committee*, PIER, Big Sur Bd. Rm.

Taking Off with Every Child Ready to Read ® @ your Library®, MAR, Salon E
Using two of the six early literacy skills from the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® program, look at ways to incorporate them in a variety of situations: workshops for adults, storytimes, a language-rich library environment, summer reading program, one-on-one interactions on the floor, website, library publications and booklists, collections, staff training, publicity and marketing, and more. Whether or not the early literacy services of your own library include Every Child Ready to Read®, you will find ideas to bring early literacy front and center not only in your library but in your community.
Speakers: Saroj Ghoting, Early Childhood Literacy Consultant, Riner, VA; Katie Ross, Kanawha County Public Library System, Charleston, WV; Julie Kress, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada

2009 Caldecott Medal Committee*, DIS, Dreams I
Every Child Ready to Read Evaluation Task Force, DIS, Wonder D
2009 Wilder Award Committee*, HYATT, Seville

Division Leadership Meeting, DIS, Disneyland South BR

2009 Sibert Medal Committee*, PIER, Big Sur Bd. Rm.

Kids & Ever-Cool: Find Them Together @ your library®!, HIL, California Pavillion A
Gene Del Vecchio, author of "Creating Ever-Cool: A Marketer's Guide to a Kid's Heart," will share insights on the emotional needs of children and timely trends in their world, in order to help libraries develop better products, services, and marketing. Two youth services librarians will present information on how their libraries are using the Kids! @ your library® toolkit materials. An update on the latest tool kit additions also will be presented. A book sale and signing by Del Vecchio will follow the program.
Speakers: Gene Del Vecchio, Founder, CoolWorks; Stephanie Bange, Children's Librarian, Dayton Metro Library (OH); Michele Farley, Children's Services Consultant, Indiana State Library; Kim Bautz, Dayton Metro Library (OH); Nancy Snyder, Library Manager, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (NC)

Using the Past to Create the Future, MAR, Platinum 1/2
This session will explore the unique resources available in special collections of children’s and young adult literature. Author Louise Borden will discuss the treasures she discovered at the de Grummond Collection (University of Southern Mississippi) while researching her book "The Journey that Saved Curious George," and author/young adult literature expert Michael Cart will speak about his collaboration with the Arne Nixon Center (California State University, Fresno) to establish a collection of his papers. Moderated by Mona Kerby, Director of School Media Program, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD.
Speakers: Ellen Ruffin, Curator, The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Univ. of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg; Angelica Carpenter, Curator, Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Lit., California State University, Fresno (CA); Louise Borden, author, Cincinnati, OH; Michael Cart, author and young adult litertature expert, Columbus, IN

2009 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Committee*, HYATT, Barcelona
2009 Carnegie Medal Committee*, PIER, Big Sur Bd. Rm.
Joint Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation Meeting, HIL, Balboa B
Odyssey Award Selection Committee*, HYATT, Imperial

Creating Readers Theatre at your Library with Top Quality Children’s Books, MAR, Salon E
In the first half of the session, Linda Sue Park, Shannon Hale, Eric Rohmann, and Norton Juster will give a Readers Theatre performance using scripts they have developed from each other's work. In the second half, Elizabeth Poe will first share ways librarians can help children create their own Readers Theatre performances and then moderate a panel discussion in which the authors share their insights into the creation of this literary experience that deepens children's appreciation for top quality literature.
Speakers: Shannon Hale, Author, Bloomsbury USA; Linda Sue Park, Author, Clarion; Elizabeth Poe, Children's & Young Adult Lit. Specialist, Morgantown, WV; Norton Juster, Author, Scholastic; Eric Rohmann, Author/illustrator, Random House

How to Influence Your Director with Skill and Finesse, HIL, California Pavillion A
Selling ideas for new services or programs to your library director requires skill and finesse! Susan Berk, management consultant, will assist the audience in identifying the boss' professional style and provide techniques and suggestions for how to present your ideas most effectively.
Speaker: Susan Berk, Consultant, Encino, CA

2009 Notable Children's Books Committee, HIL, San Simeon
Notable Children's Recordings Committee, HYATT, Salon V

2009 Newbery Medal Committee*, HIL, Lido C
Notable Children's Videos Committee, DIS, Wonder D

Board of Directors I, ACC, 202 A

2009 Batchelder Award Committee*, PIER, Big Sur Bd. Rm.

2009 Geisel Award Committee*, CROW, La Paz Bd. Rm.
Organization and Bylaws Committee, HIL, Coronado
2009 Sibert Medal Committee*, HIL, Lido B

Beyond Frog and Toad: Transitional Books for Children, MAR, Salon E
Discover the characteristics of transitional literature and hear about outstanding titles for children in different stages of reading fluency. Learn about how the best transitional literature both reflects and facilitates child development and about the role this literature plays for children between six and eight years of age. You'll get tips about using transitional literature in book clubs and helping parents to share transitional books with their children.
Speakers: Allison Angell, Head of Youth Services/Sr. Librarian, Benicia Public Library (CA); Andrea Zevenbergen, PhD, Associate Professor, SUNY Fredonia

Serving Latino Children and Families through El día de los niños/El día de los libros, ACC, 213 D
2007 was a banner year as record numbers of children and families visited libraries for programs related to El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Dia) [Children's Day/Book Day]. Youth services librarians are now in a unique position to provide year round services to Spanish speaking and Latino children and families. Join librarians who will share their expertise and experiences in the areas of collection development, storytime, programming and family literacy.
Speakers: Elva Garza, Managing Librarian, St. John’s Branch, Austin Public Library (TX); Donnie Gignac, Senior Librarian/Children’s Services, Valencia Branch, Pima County Public Library (AZ); Patricia Montiel Overall, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona/SIRLS

Stories for a Saturday Evening, MAR, Salon E
Take a break from the hectic days and nights of programs, exhibits, and meetings. Kick off your shoes, settle back, and join us for an evening of storytelling that will amaze, amuse and enchant you. This may just be the highlight of your trip to Anaheim!
Storytellers: Willy Claflin, storyteller, San Francisco, CA; Carmen Deedy, author and storyteller courtesy of Peachtree Press;
Spencer G. Shaw professor emeritus, University of Washington Information School

2010 Arbuthnot Lecture Committee*, HIL, Balboa B
2009 Distinguished Service Award Committee*, HIL, Lido B
ECRR Evaluation Focus Groups*, PIER, San Diego
2009 Geisel Award Committee*, HYATT, Barcelona
Maureen Hayes Award Committee Meeting*, HIL, Balboa C

All Committee Meeting, HYATT, Royal C-F
Committees meeting at All-Committee: ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant, Children and Libraries Advisory Committee, Children and Technology, Early Childhood Programs & Services, Education, Intellectual Freedom, International Relations, Legislation, Liaison with National Organizations Serving Children & Youth, Library Service to Special Population Children & Their Caregivers, Managing Children's Services, Membership, National Planning of Special Collections, Oral History, Organization & Bylaws, Penguin Young Readers Group Award, Public Awareness, Publications, Research and Development, Scholarships, School-Age Programs & Service, Task Force for Award Eligibility

2009 Caldecott Medal Committee*, DOUB, Florence
2009 Newbery Medal Committee*, DIS, Wonder B
2009 Pura Belpre Award Committee*, PIER, Big Sur Bd. Rm.
2009 Sibert Medal Committee*, CROW, La Paz Bd. Rm.
2009 Wilder Award Committee*, DIS, Wonder C

Odyssey Award Selection Committee*, HYATT, Imperial

Budget Committee Meeting I, HIL, Conference Rm. 1
2009 Nominating Committee*, HYATT, Seville

Library 2.0 and Children's Services, MAR, Marquis South
Ing Kalchthaler and David Lee King explore how can Library 2.0 (L2) make life in a children's department easier. From your department's website to planning and advertising programming, Library 2.0 offers a more user-centered approach to library services. Find out only what you need to know about L2 without getting bogged down in the techie-talk and how exactly you can embrace it and put it to good use at your library! Also, learn why staff buy-in is necessary to successfully launch into any new technology related project and ways to involve staff from the project's start, so buy-in is natural.

Speakers: Ing Kalchthaler, Bethel Park Public Library; David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Making it New: Innovation in Children's Book Publishing Past, Present, and Future, MAR, Salon E
Four children's-literature professionals will offer their unique perspectives on the history of publishing books for children in America, focusing on pivotal times of innovation, uncertainty, and change. Historian Leonard S. Marcus will discuss the catalytic role played by 19th-century children's magazines as proving grounds for writers and artists, and the symbiotic relationship between public libraries and publishers that largely guided the growth of American children's literature over the last century. Dell Yearling founder George Nicholson will discuss the revolutionary impact that paperbacks have had on the field, and comment on the current scene from his perspective as one of publishing's most respected agents. Tim Ditlow (Brilliance Audio) will discuss possible future formats and media for children's books. Maria Salvadore will introduce and moderate the program.
Speakers: Leonard S. Marcus, Historian/critic, Brooklyn, NY; George Nicholson, Founder, Dell Yearling; Tim Ditlow, Vice-President Young Adult and Children’s Acquisition Editor, Brilliance Audio; Maria Salvadore, Children’s Literature Specialist,

You Go, Girl! Girls (and Boys) Can Make a Difference for our Planet featuring Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy (Part of the Auditorium Speaker Series), ACC, Arena
Astronaut, scientist and American hero, Sally Ride not only believes that girls should reach for the stars - she's done it! From that unique vantage point, she saw our planet as it is: one single fragile organism. With this perspective, she will present a program about how our climate is changing and explain that "you don't have to be a grown-up" to help. Speaking alongside her research partner and co-author, Tam O'Shaughnessy, they'll tell us how. Sponsored by ALSC and Roaring Brook Press.
Speakers: Sally Ride, Professor, UC San Diego, President/Founder, Sally Ride Science; Tam O'Shaughnessy, Professor, San Diego State University

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

All Discussion Group Meeting I, CLAR, Orangewood 2
All Discussion Group Meeting II, CLAR, Orangewood 1
Discussion Groups Meeting at I-II: Children's Book Discussion Group, Children's Collection Development in Public Libraries Discussion Group, Collections of Children's Books for Adult Research Discussion Group, Managing Children's Services Discussion Group, Preschool Services Discussion Group, Public Library/School Partnership Discussion Group

Great Interactive Software for Kids, HIL, Sunset

Ethics in the Age of Web 2.0, DIS, Adventure Room
The ALA Code of Ethics for Librarians has served school and youth services librarians for almost 70 years. How has it supported the intellectual freedom of school and public library youthful users? Does it continue to offer us the guidance we need to face the new challenges and new roles we face in a socially networked, rapidly changing digital world? What needs updating? What’s missing? What has aged well? A panel of experts, library educators, and practitioners will discuss ethical issues associated with social technologies, privacy, intellectual property, censorship, access to information, leveling and labeling a collection, and selection. (Joint AASL/ALSC/YALSA Youth Intellectual Freedom Committee)

Fostering Youth Advocacy: How Libraries Can Help, MAR, Salon E
What does successful youth advocacy look like? How can you encourage and enable teens in your community to advocate for the programs and services that matter to them? This program will consist of a panel of youth services representatives at the state and local level who will share programs and practical information on how libraries can help young people engage with funders, decision-makers and peers and let their voice be heard. (All levels, most useful for beginners and intermediate). (Joint AASL/ALSC/YALSA Youth Legislation Committee)

Hey! I Want to do that, Too!: Gaming and the Elementary Age Child, MAR, Marquis South
Children are excited to play electronic and online games. What's available and appropriate for children in second to fifth grade? With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Warren Buckleitner, editor of Children's Technology Review, library trustee, and community technology advocate will share his knowledge of child development and emerging technology products. In addition, check out our "Showcase of Success," sharing successful gaming and technology programs for children at libraries and media centers like yours.
Speaker: Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., Editor, Children's Technology Review

Let Me Ask You This: Constructing & Using Effective Surveys, ACC, 201 A/B
A hands-on approach to developing and testing surveys that provide relevant and meaningful information for planning, evaluation, and decision-making. Practical tips by a panel of experts and interactive small group experience will make participants critical consumers and skilled constructers of surveys as well as competent users of information collected.
Speakers: Therese Bigelow, Assistant Director, Chesapeake Public Library (VA); Bowie Kotrla, Coordinator, Information Services & Associate in Information Practice, Florida State University, College of Information; Cindy Mediavilla, Library Programs Consultant, California State Library

Pura Belpré  Award Celebración, HIL, California, Pavillion C
Join ALSC and REFORMA in a splendid Celebración to honor the 2008 Pura Belpré medal winners and honorees as they receive their awards and deliver their acceptance speeches Sunday, June 29th at 1:30 p.m.. There will be a performance by local children, book signing by the winning authors and illustrators, door prizes, light refreshments, y mucho mas!
Speakers: Mario Ascencio, President, REFORMA; Jane B. Marino, President, ALSC; Jean Hatfield, Chair, 2008 Pura Belpre Award Committee; Margarita Engle, Medal winner for text; Yuyi Morales, Medal winter for illustration; Carmen T. Bernier-Grand - Honor for text; Carmen Agra Deedy - Honor for text; Marisa Montes - Honor for text; Raúl Colón - Honor for illustration.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Notable Children's Recordings Committee, HYATT, Salon V
2009 Notable Children's Books Committee, HIL, San Simeon

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

(Louise Seaman) Bechtel Fellowship Committee*, HYATT, Valencia

Programming for English Language Learners: Outreach, Programming, and Best Practices for Serving Preschoolers and Their Families, MAR, Salon E
Experienced children’s librarians from different library systems offer their best proven strategies for working with preschool children with limited English proficiency and their families in culturally diverse communities. Topics covered in a lively and interactive format will be: outreach and community partnerships; program components that build English language skills; rationale for offering bilingual programs; important characteristics of second language development in preschool children and finally, how to tie it all together with early literacy skill-building.
Speakers: Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Children's Programming Specialist, Enoch Pratt Free Library; Shelley Quezada, Consultant , Library Services to the Unserved, Mass. Board of Library Commissioners; Barbara Brand, Youth Services Librarian, Johnson County (KS) Library,  Blue Valley Branch; Anne Calderón, Spanish Training Coordinator, Maryland Committee for Children

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ECRR Evaluation Focus Groups*, DIS, Wonder B

6:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Newbery Caldecott Banquet (ticketed event), HIL, Pacific BR
Join us for this special event to congratulate the children's authors and illustrators who have received this year's Newbery and Caldecott medals and honors. This gala evening celebrates the year's most distinguished books for children. Cocktails (cash bar) and mingling prior to dinner with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. This event requires pre-registration and tickets will be available at the Onsite Registration Counter through noon on Friday. Tickets are $89.

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8:00 am - 9:30 am

Charlemae Rollins President's Program: Touchpoints: Strengthening Families, Building Communities featuring keynote Dr. T. Berry Brazelton (Part of the ALA Auditorium Speaker Series), ACC, Arena
Parenting today is more challenging than ever. Based on T.B. Brazelton’s pioneering infant research, and over 60 years of listening to parents and children, Touchpoints is a way of understanding and participating in family development. Libraries are well positioned to establish partnerships with community agencies serving young children and families, a place that can enhance the parent/caregiver’s ability to meet the needs of their very young children by making resources, experts, and materials available.
Speaker: T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., Brazelton Touchpoints Center

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

ALSC Awards Presentation & Membership Meeting, MAR, Salon E
Join your colleagues for the annual presentation of the Batchelder, Carnegie, Geisel, and Sibert Awards. The ALSC Membership Meeting will immediately follow where Jane B. Marino, ALSC president, will recognize the 2008 professional award winners and share the past year’s accomplishments and new initiatives.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

AASL/ALSC/YALSA Joint Intellectual Freedom Committee Meeting, MAR, 312

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Dia National Advisory Committee, HYATT, Granada
Great Interactive Software for Kids, HIL, Sunset

Celebrating Children’s Book Week: A How-To for Creating Innovative Youth Programs, MAR, Salon F
Looking for ideas to make your spring Children’s Book Week a success? Come hear a school librarian, a public librarian, and a bookseller discuss their activities with an emphasis on partnerships with local businesses and attractions. Adrian Fogelin, author of "The Sorta Sisters," will discuss how to prepare kids for great author visit experiences. CBC will discuss changes in Children’s Book Week, the successes of May 2008, and plans for May 2009. Q&A to follow. Moderated by: Angelica Carpenter, Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, CSU Fresno (CA) and Laura Mancuso, marketing and publicity manager, Tricycle Press, Berkeley, CA.
Speakers: Wendy Rosenfeld, Outreach Services Manager, Palm Beach County Library System, Lake Worth, FL; Michelle F. Bayuk, Marketing Director, The Children's Book Council, Inc. (NY); Adrian Fogelin, Author, Peachtree Publishers; Walter M. Mayes, Library Media Specialist, Girls' Middle School, Mountain View, CA; Andrea Vuleta, Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop, La Verne, CA

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

2009 Notable Children's Books Committee, HIL, San Simeon

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Budget Committee Meeting II, HIL, Conference Rm. 3

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

ALSC Poetry Blast 5, MAR, Salon F
Poetry should be heard and not just seen. Poetry Blast celebrates the wonder and excitement of this aural tradition, featuring contemporary North American poetry for children by poets both new and established. The audience will find this enlightening and energizing event a perfect way to end a conference day. Ten to twelve poets will read. Hosted by Barbara A Genco (Brooklyn Public Library) and Poet/Writer Marilyn Singer. Information about current and forthcoming books of poetry will be available.
Poets: Francisco Alarcon, Margarita Engle, Ruth Forman, Joan Bransfield Graham, Nikki Grimes, Monica Gunning, Julie Larios, J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Medina, Linda Sue Park, Ann Whitford Paul, Marilyn Singer, Charles R. Smith, Jr. Program subject to change.

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Board Orientation, ACC, 202 A

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Board of Directors II, ACC, 202 A

Other ALA Divisional Programs that ALSC is co-sponsoring | Back to top of page

Friday, June 27, 2008

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Booklist Books for Youth Program: Presenting the Odyssey Award, HIL, California Pavillion A
This year's Booklist Books for Youth program at ALA will be devoted to the new Odyssey Award, given for excellence in audiobook production. The award will be presented to Arnie Cardillo of Live Oak Media, for production of Walter Dean Myers' Jazz. Five honors will be recognized as well. Speakers include Arnie Cardillo of Live Oak and author-audiobook producer Bruce Coville, and there will be plenty of entertaining clips from the winners. The award is sponsored by Booklist and chosen by a committee selected from both ALSC and YALSA. Join the celebration on Friday evening, June 26 (8-10 p.m.).
Speakers: Bruce Coville, Author/Producer, Full Cast Audio; Arnie Cardillo, Producer, Live Oak Media

Saturday, June 28, 2008

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

REFORMA - The Bilingual Mind: How Children Acquireand Use Language, PIER, Pacific B
What do librarians need to know about how children acquire and use a second language? What is the current research on bilingualism? How do public policies affect librarians' ability to honor and respect parent's efforts to keep their home language alive while their child acquires a second one and why does it matter?  Join us for an exciting panel of experts and leading voices in the field as we learn how to best plan for services that are in the best interest of the multilingual children and families we serve. Moderated by Oralia Garza de Cortés. Co-sponsored by AASL, ALSC, EMIERT, PLA. Kendall King is the Co-author of The bilingual Edge: Why, When and How to Treach Your Child a Second Language (Collins/HarpersCollins Publishers, 2007).
Speakers: Dr. Kendall King,  Associate Professor of Linguistics, Georgetown University and co-author of The bilingual Edge: Why, When and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language (Collins/HarpersCollins Publishers, 2007) Dr. Helen Davis, Research Psychologist, Center  for Culture, Brain and Development, Dept. of Psychology, UCLA; Lucia Gonzalez, Associate Director for Programming & Youth Services, Broward County Libraries Division; Oralia Garza de Cortés, Consultant, Latino Children's Literacy Consulting

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