2018 Summit Workshops

WORKSHOPS
#classroombookaday: Engaging Picture Book Read-Alouds That Support Community and Identity
Jillian Heise
With a daily picture book read-aloud, educators of all ages can build classroom community and engagement, help develop students’ identity and empathy, and also address curriculum standards. Learn the bene ts of implementing #classroombookaday and discover picture book recommendations to help students learn about themselves, their world, and each other. Chicago
A Whole New World: Literature as a Lens and Tool for Transformation
Chad Everett and Sara Ahmed
The mere presence of diverse literature in our classrooms is not enough. During this session, participants will step inside the presenters’ classrooms to learn how to harness the power of diverse literature — from independent reading to curricular inquiries — to engage the hearts and minds of students.
Universal City
Access to Books: Game Changer for Kids
Donalyn Miller
Children with meaningful access to books achieve success at higher levels and experience greater engagement with reading. In this session, you will examine the current research on book access in schools, libraries, and homes; discuss intellectual and cultural access concerns, such as diversity and leveling; and explore resources and strategies for developing and sustaining high-quality classroom library collections that support students’ reading lives.
All Summit Locations
Ambassador Schu’s Review of Books for You and Your Readers, Too!
John Schumacher
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.
All Summit Locations
Books for a Better World: Fostering Empathy and Celebrating Global Diversity
Jennifer LaGarde
Discover books, communities, and tech tools to celebrate the diversity of our human family.
Denver
Booktalk Like a Wizard, Slay Reading Logs, and Champion Literacy
Brad Gustafson
Learn spellbinding booktalk tricks that you can take back to your school and implement tomorrow. Practice the art of the “hook” and make reluctant readers (and co-workers) putty in your book- loving hands. Simply put, your school’s culture will never be the same!
Denver/Greenwich
Believe in the power of independent reading.