NJASL 2019 Fall Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to NJASL’s Fall 2019 Conference!

10:00am EST

Sketchnoting: Purposeful Doodling that Integrates Both Sides of the Brain

Join us for a non-tech, fun-filled session as we practice this trending marriage of doodling and traditional notetaking. Ignite your auditory, kinesthetic, and visual processing and turnkey what you learn across the curriculum! Right and left brains welcome and no art talent necessary!

Presenters

Bev Tindall

Library Media Specialist, West Orange High School LMC

I have been an educator for over 30 years and have seen many changes over that time, however, I am excited about current shifts in education and the Library world! Follow me @bevtindall !

Sketchnoting Purposeful Doodling NJASL19 pptx

Monday December 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Instruction, Professional Growth

Audience All

12:30pm EST

Authors/Illustrators Panel Luncheon "Better Together: How Authors Support School Library Media Specialists as Literacy Leaders" (Ticketed Event - Full)

Authors and illustrators of books from every level from elementary to professional share how they support School Library Media Specialists as literacy leaders.

Presenters

Lisa Bakanas

School Library Media Specialist, Cherokee High School

School lIbrary media specialist at Cherokee High School, Marlton NJ.NJASL Past PresidentLover of literature, crafts, animals and a good pun.Excited to be presenting on digital citizenship and community building. Honored to be moderating the Author Lunch again this year!

Brian Lies

Author, Author

Wil Mara

Donna Gephart

Author

Monday December 9, 2019 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Literature/Booktalk

3:15pm EST

John Schu's Review of Books for You and Your Readers, Too! (Grades K-6)

Join in a conversation with John Schu as he presents some of the best new books. In typical John fashion, he will share book trailers, websites, activities, and interviews you can easily incorporate into book talks and programs to get everyone in your library hurrying to your bookshelves to find the perfect book.

Presenters

John Schu

Ambassador of School Libraries, Keynote Speaker

John Schumacher (aka Mr. Schu) is a blogger, a part-time lecturer at Rutgers University, and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs©.You could say every day is a giant book party for this teacher-librarian! In fact, Library Journal named him "The Xtreme Librarian... Read More →

Monday December 9, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Literature/Booktalk

Audience Elementary/Middle

10:00am EST

Discover ALSC’s Notable (Outstanding! Distinguished! Just Plain Great!) Children’s Books

Every year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) selects notable books of “especially commendable quality” which “exhibit venturesome creativity.” This list includes fiction and nonfiction titles for birth through 14. This program will describe the process of developing the list and introduce our favorites on the 2018 list.

Presenters

Dr. Ellen Pozzi

Associate Professor, William Paterson University

Director, School Library Media Program

Elizabeth Burns

Head of Reader Services, NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center

2019 NJASL Notables pptx

NJASL 2019 Notables Handout docx

Tuesday December 10, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Literature/Booktalk

Audience All

11:15am EST

Best Books for Young Adults

Grades 6 - 12

You’ve read the reviews, or seen the best books lists, but have you actually had time to read them? Join Liz and Sharon for a lively presentation of some of their recent favorite best YA books, based on those recommended by ALA committees, bloggers, and other experts.

Presenters

Sharon Rawlins

Youth Services Specialist, New Jersey State Library

I love promoting books for youth!

Elizabeth Burns

Head of Reader Services, NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center

2019 NJASL BBYA pptx

YALSA BFYA List for 2019 NJASL Conference Final Copy docx

Tuesday December 10, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Literature/Booktalk

Audience Middle, High School

2:00pm EST

Promoting Inclusivity and Diversity in Professional Spaces

The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee is hosting this session on best practices for promoting inclusivity and diversity both in the workplace and within professional communities. We will utilize experiential activities to discuss microaggressions, cultural competence, and providing welcoming spaces. Participants will focus on action and implementation within the workplace.

Presenters

Dr. Ellen Pozzi

Associate Professor, William Paterson University

Director, School Library Media Program

Dr. LaShauna Dean

NJASL Promoting Diversity Read Only pptx

Tuesday December 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Trenton/Monroe Concourse Level

Social Emotional Learning

Audience All