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WORKSHOPS
Ambassador Schu’s Review of Books for You and Your Readers, Too!
Mr. Schu (AKA John Schu)
Calling all elementary school teachers, librarians, and administrators! Join a conversation with Mr. Schu as he presents some of the best new picture books, early readers, and chapter books for emergent, transitional, and uent readers. In typical Mr. Schu fashion, he will share book trailers, websites, activities, and interviews you can easily incorporate into lessons and booktalks to get everyone on your campus hurrying to your bookshelves to nd the perfect book.
Best suited for grades K-6.
Building Deep Understanding in Diverse Texts Across Genres
Valinda Kimmel
Vibrant literacy communities are not created by chance, they’re thoughtfully nurtured by teachers who employ intentional planning. Explore an instructional planning guide focused on students’ needs — one that facilitates learning for all students, especially our most fragile. Discover the power of diverse texts in varied genres that lead to a deeper understanding of the world, greater insight into writers’ craft, and communicating ideas through rich discussion and re ective writing. Best suited to teachers, librarians, literacy coaches, and administrators. Grades K-8.
Developing Identity and Empathy Through Independent Reading
Chad Everett
During this session, participants will step inside Chad Everett’s classroom as he models how independent reading can be harnessed as an opportunity to help students foster positive self- identities and develop empathy and understanding for others. Participants will explore how to move beyond simply providing access to diverse texts to critically examining how to incorporate diverse texts within their instruction.
Best suited for librarians, English teachers, and administrators. Grades 4-12.
Empowering Students in a Stay-Woke Movement
Erika Long
Youth around the country are actively involved in the social justice issues that impact their lives. Educators can empower students’ journeys toward advocacy and activism by using literacy as
a foundation. Learn how to help students navigate these paths through social justice-related literature.
Best suited for educators. Grades 4-8.
Get Graphic!
Jennifer L. Holm
Kid-friendly comics are making a huge comeback in libraries and schools. Jennifer L. Holm will discuss how she and her brother, Matt, create their many critically acclaimed graphic novel series — including Sunny, Babymouse, and Squish — and how comics can inspire kids to read.
Best suited for teachers and librarians. Grades K-8.