2008 ALSC Preconference
Thank you to our sponsors:
Children's Book Council | HarperCollins Children's Books | Highsmith | JanWay |
Lerner Publishing Group | Mister Anderson's Company | Neal-Schuman | Random House Children's Books |
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) | Rhode Island Novelty | Scholastic, Inc. | Tricycle Press | Vaunda Micheaux Nelson | Weston Woods Studios
Summer Reading Survivor: Overcoming the Challenges
Thursday, June 26, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Anaheim Convention Center, Room 204 A
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Friday, June 27, 8:00 a.m. -4:45 p.m., Hilton, Pacific Ballroom B
Fight summer reading fatigue! Be re-energized, and learn something new too!
While a surfer wants the summer to never end, many youth-serving library staff want just the opposite. While we all enjoy the traffic and excitement our summer programs bring, we can get a little overrun. So, if you want to be inspired and re-energized, and learn something new, too, then plan to attend the ALSC Preconference, "Summer Reading Survivor: Overcoming the Challenges" in Anaheim, Calif., prior to the ALA Annual Conference.
The program starts on Thursday evening, June 26 with folklorist and author Judy Sierra who is Wild about Reading. Mix and mingle with your colleagues at a reception following this kickoff. On Friday, June 27, meet poet, author, 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 a panel discussion 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!” Leave feeling renewed and rejuvenated. Become a survivor and be ready for another exciting summer.
A separate registration and fee from the ALA Annual Conference are required for the preconference (event code SC1). However, if you do not plan to attend Annual Conference, you may still register for and attend this Preconference only. Advance registration closes May 16, 2008. After this date, registrations will only be available at the onsite rate.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday evening
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome by ALSC President Jane Marino |
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| 7:15 p.m. |
Keynote by Judy Sierra |
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Networking dessert reception sponsored by Rhode Island Novelty |
Friday
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| 8-9:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Opening General Session – Welcome – Jane Marino |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Plenary Session I – Working Together |
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
Thank you to Tricycle Press for sponsoring
the morning break. |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Research Session with Stephen Krashen, Ph.D. |
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| 12 noon |
Lunch with keynote Harry Bliss |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions:
Promoting Summer Reading Clubs in Schools,
On-Line Summer Programs, School and Community Partnerships,
BWI Grant serving children with Visual Impairments |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Table talks and break sponsored by Highsmith/Upstart |
Thank you to Highsmith, Inc. for sponsoring
the afternoon break. |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Plenary Session II- An Administrator's View with Ginny Cooper |
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| 4-4:45 p.m. |
Closing session with keynote Pam Muñoz Ryan |
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Registration Rates:
ALSC Member $195
ALA Member $240 (or join ALSC for the same price)
Non-Member $285
Student/Retired Member $175
Limited On-site Rate: $300
Register at www.ala.org/annual
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