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Welcome to NJASL’s Fall 2019 Conference!
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Beth Willoughby

Monday, December 9
 

7:30am EST

One Book One Conference Harbor Me Book Discussion Ballroom A-B-CAmy Gazaleh • Dr. Joyce Valenza

8:00am EST

NJASL General Session with Awards and John Schu Keynote Ballroom A-B-CJohn Schu

9:00am EST

Exhibitor Hall Ballroom D & E

10:00am EST

The Challenge of Book Challenges: Strategies for Defending Students’ Right to Read HardenbergAnne Piascik • Martha Hickson • Hilda Weisburg Curriculum as Advocacy: Library Curriculum Writing 101 RaritanAmy Gazaleh • Kim Zito Sketchnoting: Purposeful Doodling that Integrates Both Sides of the Brain Trenton/MonroeBev Tindall Exploring the Rainbow: LGBTQ+ Literature Across the Curriculum HillsboroughYvonne Roux • Dr. Ellen Pozzi Going Beyond the Book with Maker Space PrincetonMaren Vitali A School’s Best Friend: Maximizing Efforts in Meeting Students’ Needs Brunswick A & BDr. Dan Dooley • Christina Cucci • Lindsay Reed • Jessica Torcicollo

11:15am EST

Coding Unplugged: Using Books and Activities to Excite Children About Computer Science WoodbridgeLaurie Wallmark

12:30pm EST

Authors/Illustrators Panel Luncheon "Better Together: How Authors Support School Library Media Specialists as Literacy Leaders" (Ticketed Event - Full) Trenton/MonroeLisa Bakanas • Brian Lies • Wil Mara • Donna Gephart

2:00pm EST

You Can Do the Rubik's Cube Brunswick A & BDeborah Gullo Spark and Tell Monday Session III DouglassSamantha Bahna • Arlen Kimmelman • Amy Popp • Steve Tetreault • Leslie Wise • Lauren Heiba Girls Who Code Free 3-12 Grade Clubs in New Jersey - No CS Experience Required! HillsboroughEve Balick

3:15pm EST

John Schu's Review of Books for You and Your Readers, Too! (Grades K-6) Trenton/MonroeJohn Schu Say YES to Graphic Novels! RaritanDiane Oesau • Elizabeth Stern • Kim Laskey Creating a Cross-Curricular Learning Environment with Digital Curriculum Brunswick CTed Levine

4:15pm EST

Vendor and Authors' Alley Reception Ballroom D & E

5:30pm EST

Engagement Session Ballroom D & E
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

7:30am EST

Authors' Alley Ballroom Lobby NJLA Boutique Boardroom 2 One Book One Conference Harbor Me Book Discussion Ballroom A-B-CRebecca Bushby • Dr. Joyce Valenza

8:00am EST

NJASL General Session with Awards and Jacqueline Woodson Keynote Ballroom A-B-CJacqueline Woodson

10:00am EST

Jacqueline Woodson Book Signing Ballroom A-B-C Librarians as Invention Education Leaders HillsboroughAmy Edwards Discover ALSC’s Notable (Outstanding! Distinguished! Just Plain Great!) Children’s Books Trenton/MonroeDr. Ellen Pozzi • Elizabeth Burns Copyright 101 RaritanYvonne Roux • Victoria Wagner

11:15am EST

Integrating Theater into the Library Setting Brunswick CGwyn English Nielsen Representation Matters: Creating a diverse collection for all ages PrincetonErica Coonelly Spark and Tell Tuesday Session II DouglassMargaret Auguste • Laura Doughty • Lisa Manganello • Joan Vicari • Betsy Wasiak Student Run Live YouTube Broadcasting In Your Media Center HardenbergMike Huston • Andrew Pawlak

2:00pm EST

Using #EdTech to Make a Blended Escape Room RaritanEric Guise • Lea White School Libraries: The Calming Center for Schools WoodbridgeAngela Coxen

3:15pm EST

25 Websites and Apps (to Make a Librarian’s Job Easier) RaritanAnastasia Hanneken