Suggestions Needed for UVSC Forum on Children's Literature

I've been asked to serve on the Advisory board for the UVSC Forum on Children's Literature, March 20-21, 2008. One of my responsibilities is to out together a track for librarians who attend the conference. I've already asked JaDene to speak about using the Big 6 as a problem solving strategy and not just for research. Here's where I need your help:

1. If you have previously attended this conference, what captured your interest to encourage you to attend?

2. What sessions did you find especially helpful or worth attending?

3. If you have not previously attended, would you mind sharing why not?

4. If you were to attend this year, what kinds of breakout sessions would you most like to see?

5. Can you recommend any great teachers or librarians who might be approached to give workshop sessions?

6. Are YOU interested in being a presenter? If so, what topic would you like to be considered for?

I've seen part of the author and illustrator tracks already and it looks like a great year for the conference. Hope to hear from you soon, and of course, to see you there!

Weeding Record

I guess we're all busy with back to school business. I just had to mention my weeding record--around 400 books. Good luck to everyone!

-Stephanie

The King’s English Bookstore Author Apprearances

Lisa Morey of the Children’s Literature Association of Utah is passing along a message from Anne Holman at The Kings English, so I’m passing it on to all of you.

The King’s English Bookstore will be bringing in these wonderful authors next month.

Jerry Spinelli: Thursday, September 13 at 7 pm

Pam Munoz Ryan: Monday, September 17 at 7 pm

Frank Beddor: Thursday, September 20 at 7 pm (The Looking Glass War, Seeing Redd)

The Kings English Bookstore
1511 South 15th East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

Call if you have questions: 801-484-9100

The Final Countdown

Next week some of us will be back in Logan for Inst 6300. Head count---who's coming?

After that, the days are limited until we are all back at school, slaving away. Nebo teachers return Wednesday August 15th and the kids start August 21st.

What about the rest of you?