medium Journal of the Washington Library Media Association
Fall 2013
Volume 38
Number 1
Washington Library Media Association
2013 Fall Conference October 17, 18 & 19 Yakima Convention Center Yakima, Washington
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Get it in Gear!
WLMA 2013 Conference
Fall 2013 Volume 38 Number 1 President: Leigh Lohrasbi............................................................................................................................................3 Welcome to the 2013 Washington Library Media Association Conference! WLMA Board News......................................................................................................................................................4 Meet Your Newly Elected Executive Board Members Join Washington Library Media Association Today!.........................................................................................5 WLMA Regions..............................................................................................................................................................6 Washington Library Media Association’s Regions: Connecting Locally Conference Basics: Registration, Meals and Hotel............................................................................................8 Map of the City of Yakima............................................................................................................................................8 Local Arrangements: Barb Engvall..........................................................................................................................9 Welcome to Yakima! President-elect Anne Bingham............................................................................................................................... 11 Library, Information, Technology: Get it in Gear! Maps: Red Lion Yakima Center and Convention Center.............................................................................. 12 Conference Schedule Overview.............................................................................................................................. 13
Pre-Conference
Thursday, October 17................................................................................................................................................. 14 Students Using Video Creation Tools with Richard Byrne Boys Read with John Martin Glogster with Craig Seasholes 3 Hours to a Firmer, Leaner YA Body...of Literature with Mike Fleming and Shauna Yusko Linking CABLEs (Children’s Authors/Illustrators, Booksellers, Librarians, Educators, Students) with Deb Lund and Others Google Apps and the Common Core with Richard Byrne Kid Lit Movies: Book Trailers for Young Readers with Julie Hembree Bookbinding and Book Arts in the Classroom with Anne Bingham Got Web? with Shelby Reynolds and Craig Seasholes Autographs, Books and More!................................................................................................................................. 17
Conference
Friday Breakfast............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Unearthing the Hidden Story with Ruta Sepetys, High School Author Keynote Session............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Preparing Students for Jobs Unknown with Richard Byrne Friday Award and Business Lunch......................................................................................................................... 19 Washington Library Media Association Friday Banquet Dinner.............................................................................................................................................. 19 Reach Out and Teach Someone with Terri (Kirk) Grief, AASL President-Elect 2013-2014 Saturday Breakfast....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Why It Took Me Only 12 Years to Sell a Book with Jay Asher, Middle School Author Saturday Lunch............................................................................................................................................................. 20 With Keiko Kasza, Elementary School Author Journal of the Washington Library Media Association
Friday Session 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 Travel Stories: On Foot, In Books and Through Life with Joni Sensel, Elementary Level Author Friday Session 3............................................................................................................................................................. 21 Skype with Margie Palatini, Elementary Level Author 2013 WLMA Awards.................................................................................................................................................. 22 Elementary School Principal of the Year Jack Arend High School Principal of the Year Brent Kline Emeritus Membership for Rosemary Knapp Emeritus Membership for Andrea Hynes Emeritus Membership for Linda King Washington Library Media Association Awards Nine Scholarships in 2013!........................................ 24 Getting in Gear with Conference Webinars...................................................................................................... 25 October 18, Friday Sessions Session 1...................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Session 2...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Session 3...................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Session 4...................................................................................................................................................................... 31 October 19, Saturday Sessions Session 5...................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Saturday Afternoon Workshop Blasts!............................................................................................................... 34 Earn Continuing Education Credit(s) at Conference..................................................................................... 36 Vendor Partners and Exhibit Hall Map............................................................................................................... 37 2013 Conference Matrix: Friday, October 18..................................................................................................... 38 2013 Conference Matrix: Saturday, October 19................................................................................................ 39 Planbook.......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
MEDIUM
Journal of the Washington Library Media Association (ISSN 0889-00773) Alice McNeer, Retiring Editor Cathy Grant, Associate Editor
Editorial Policy
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President: Leigh Lohrasbi
Welcome to the 2013 Washington Library Media Association Conference!
The new school year presents a plethora of possibilities. Whether you are brand new or continuing, each teacher‑librarian starts the new school year weighing the challenges and the opportunities that abound ahead. There are always new staff members, procedures…possibly a new principal or other administrator. While it may seem daunting, keep in mind the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) is there for you. What is in your bag of tools? Do you have all you need to teach Common Core State Standards or 21st Century Learning Skills? Do you need tips on public and school library collaboration? It is all part of “Getting it in Gear!” Take advantage of this learning opportunity to attend the sessions that best serve your Library Information and Technology (LIT) interest. Enjoy listening to the wide array of nationally known speakers available. Listen to the authors whose books you have shared or discover an intriguing new author. Use the time here to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We gain so much when we share our successes and ask others for new ideas. Looking for ways to contribute? Find your fellow region members and attend the WLMA Awards and Business Lunch. In addition, be sure to participate in the Advocacy Silent Auction and support our Advocacy Committee that works to benefit us all. Thanks go out to our Conference Chair, Anne Bingham, and the entire conference committee for providing this program in a time of great change. Thank you to our Local Arrangements Committee for working to make sure everything runs smoothly. This year’s conference is guaranteed to inspire, engage and energize as we all “Get it in Gear!” Moving Forward Together! Leigh Lohrasbi WLMA President
Leigh Lohrasbi is the Teacher-Librarian at Lewis and Clark Middle School, Yakima SD. E-mail: lohrasbi.leigh@yakimaschools.org.
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WLMA Board News
Meet Your Newly Elected Executive Board Members President-elect: Sharyn Merigan I ran for the position of President because I am eager to continue the work of advancing this organization and achieving the Library Information and Technology (LIT) goals of 21st Century teacher- librarianship. I look forward to planning a conference that will address the professional and collegial needs of our members, and to working on the initiatives and projects that make our association strong. For the past three-and-a-half years, I have served on the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) board, first as Middle Level Chair for the 2011 conference and more recently as WLMA Vice-President. In addition, I serve on the training committee for the Washington State Library Teacher-Librarian Common Core Cadre. In my district, I volunteer on the English Language Arts Scope and Sequence Committee, on the Technology Advisory Committee, and I am a Danielson trainer. I have been the teacher-librarian at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Olympia for six years. My work with students and staff, and collaboration with district and state teacher-librarian colleagues have brought me joy and professional satisfaction. Before moving to the library, I taught middle school language arts and social studies for eight years. I earned my Library Media endorsement through Antioch University–Seattle and Mansfield University. I hold my M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Western Washington University and my B.A. from Pomona College.
Vice President: Carrie Willenbring I ran for the office of vice-president to continue serving the Washington Library Media Association in a higher capacity after serving as Middle Level Chair and chair-elect for the past two years. I am excited to work with all the regions around the state to boost membership and support the regions in their efforts to provide meaningful events and trainings. I am the Teacher-Librarian at Bethel Middle School in Spanaway, Washington where I continue to work feverishly to make the library a destination, not just a stop along a student’s journey. I have worked as a teacher-librarian in the Bethel School District for the past seven years where I have also served on the district’s Advisory Council for Technology as well as other leadership positions. I have presented at Washington Library Media Association pre-conference, Northwest Council for Computers in Education (NCCE), Seattle Reading Council and Bethel School District Summer Institute. I graduated from of Pacific Lutheran University and hold a M.Ed. from Lesley University. I earned my Library Media endorsement through Seattle Pacific University and I am a National Board Certified Teacher candidate for 2013.
Senior High Level Chair-elect: Dell Morey Greetings fellow teacher-librarians, my name is Dell Morey. I would like to serve as the WLMA High School Level Chair. I am the Teacher-Librarian at Union High School in the Evergreen School District, located across the river from Portlandia. My Master’s degree in Educational Library Media hails from Portland State, and I am starting my National Board Certification this fall. I have been truly blessed with the concepts, ideas, contacts, and friendships that have come from my involvement with WLMA the last few years. I truly believe in the value and relevance of WLMA in our profession and the impact of student focused, forward-thinking teacher-librarian’s in our schools. I believe my love of YA literature and voracious consumption of current books that speak to my demographic would be an asset to this position. I have loved hearing and meeting the authors that have been at the last three conferences and would be honored to continue the legacy of years past. Thank you for considering me for the High School Level Chair position.
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WLMA Board News
Middle/Junior High Level Chair‑elect: Stacy Dilworth I am interested in the role of Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Middle Level Chair during the 2013–2014 school years. I am currently in my fourth year as the Teacher-Librarian at Stewart Middle School in the Tacoma Public Schools. I recently completed my library program through Antioch/Mansfield Universities and received my National Board Certification in literacy in 2008. I have enjoyed attending WLMA conferences during the past several years. I always leave with fantastic new ideas to apply to the library and enjoy the collaboration with other library and tech professionals. October has been a particularly beneficial time to hold the conference as I find that the amazing topics and knowledge of the presenters helps me ramp up my program just a little bit more each year. I look forward to the opportunity to continue past practice and bring quality authors to the next WLMA conference.
Elementary Level Chair-elect: Nancy Edwards One of the best features of our yearly Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) conferences is the chance to hear from fantastic, talented authors! I’m sure it has been difficult for past chairs to narrow down the choice to just one author—there are so many who would be a delight to host! I look forward to working with the current Elementary Chair so that I can be prepared to best represent the wishes of WLMA members. I am a Teacher-Librarian at St. Matthew School in Seattle and a certificated teacher with an endorsement in Library Media. I have taught at St. Matthew School since 1991. During that time I taught 3rd, 5th, 6th (self-contained), and 6th-8th Language Arts. I also serve as the school’s Technology Coordinator. I am a past recipient of a Gates Teacher Leadership Project Technology grant, Fulcrum Foundation Grant, and Harvest Foundation Grant. I have a Master’s Degree in Reading from Concordia Lutheran University.
Join Washington Library Media Association Today! When you join WLMA, you become a part of a professional association that supports and advocates on behalf of Teacher-Librarians and School Library programs. You also receive these benefits: • • • • • • •
Professional opportunities for networking Advancement of professional knowledge Reduced conference fees A subscription to WLMA’s journal the MEDIUM Access to the online membership directory Membership in a local region with $7.50 of your dues going to support local meetings A board that stays on top of library and education legislation
For more information or to join, please visit the membership page on WLMA’s website (wlma.org/join). FALL 2013
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WLMA Regions
Washington Library Media Association’s Regions: Connecting Locally
When you become a member of the Washington Library Media Association, (WLMA) you gain more than just a membership card. You receive a discount on your conference registration, a board that works and advocates on behalf of teacher-librarians and school libraries. In addition, you gain membership in a local region group. Your region can be where you work or where you live—the choice is up to you. The regions meet, share professional resources and offer you a way to connect with others close to work and home. For more information on your region, please visit the WLMA Region web page: www.wlma.org/regions. Central (12)—Yakima, Kittitas and eastern Klickitat Columbia Gorge (9)—Clark, Skamania and western Klickitat Crossroads (13)—South King County (south of Interstate 90 & Seattle) Lower Columbia (4)—Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and southern Pacific Mount ‘n Isle (1)—Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Pilchuck Island Mt. Pilchuk (14)—Snohomish and southern Island Mt. Rainier (8)—Pierce County North Central (11)—Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan North Lakes (15)—North King County (north of Interstate 90 & Seattle) Northeast Seven (7)—Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman Oz (6)—City of Seattle, Seattle School District Peninsula (2)—Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam Sea to Summit (3)—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Thurston and northern Pacific Three Rivers (5)—Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin
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Get it in Gear!
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Exploring Inquiry with the Library of Congress by Kathy Dorr
Magic can happen when groups of dedicated educators gather together to share expertise, explore strategies for student success, and build upon the ideas of their peers. Magic did happen during the two‑day workshops held this past summer in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program at Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) Figure 1: What is inquiry? offered free of charge, two levels of professional development for K‐12 pre‐service and in‐service teachers. Level I introduced participants to the vast resources available at the Library of Congress, the primary source analysis process, and lesson development. Level II expanded on Level I with a focus on Barbara Stripling’s Inquiry Model. Both sessions had educators participating in “hands on” activities, which included group discussion and time for personal reflection. In one of the many activities during the workshop, participants looked at the San Francisco Earthquake through a motion picture filmed at the time and two different newspaper accounts from opposite sides of the country. Participants discussed the issues of perspective and purpose, and how a combination of primary sources could enrich and deepen understanding of a historical event. In another activity, participants examined the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and how it violated the mandates of Constitutional Checks and Balances. A close analysis of primary sources explored the perspectives of Andrew Jackson, Chief John Ross, Edward Boudinot, and John G. Burnett in regards to their support or challenge to the act that lead to the “Trail of Tears.” Participants either validated or repudiated the Indian Removal Act by providing evidence of their position based on the primary sources examined. Historical thinking skills formed a foundation for many of the activities and discussions that took place during both levels of the TPS program workshops. FALL 2013
Using resources from Stanford’s History Education Group, a TPS Consortium member, educators created infographics that highlighted both the process and the skills needed to assess historical Figure 2: Assessing with thinking. Introduced as Infographics an alternate means of assessment, Infographics involve both text and graphic representations of knowledge and understanding. Highly‐trained educators with many years of classroom experience taught the TPS program at NCCE. The activities presented were easily adapted to a variety of grade levels and subject areas. Many thanks go out to the teacher‑librarians and classroom teachers who participated in the various workshops as their expertise and insights were greatly appreciated. With funds granted by the Library of Congress through 2014, opportunities to participate in the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program at Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) will be available in the coming year. For further updates and information on the TPS program at NCCE, visit www.ncce.org. To learn more about the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program and other resources visit www.loc.gov/teachers.
Works Cited Stanford History Education Group, “Charting the Future of Teaching the Past.” Accessed August 4, 2013. sheg.stanford.edu. Stripling, Barbara. Library of Congress, “Teaching Inquiry with Primary Sources.” Accessed August 4, 2013. www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/quarterly/inquiry_learning/ article.html. Kathy Dorr Professional is the Development Specialist for Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) and a Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) member. E-mail: 4dorr@comcast.net.
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Conference 2013: Local Information
Conference Basics: Registration, Meals and Hotel Registration
Pre-Conference, October 17 $115 Full Day (2 sessions and a boxed lunch) Full Conference, October 18 -19 $135 WLMA Members before October 1 $200 WLMA Members after October 1 $200 Non-members $ 70 Retired and Student Single Day Registration, October 12 or 13 $100 WLMA Member, Nonmember, Retired $ 50 MLIS/MS Student
Conference Meals (with Speakers)
$20 Friday Author Breakfast (Ruta Sepetys) $25 Friday WLMA Business Lunch $35 Friday Banquet (Terri Kirk Grief) $22 Saturday Author Breakfast (Jay Asher) $25 Saturday Author Lunch (Keiko Kasza)
Conference Hotel Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center 607 E. Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901 Conference Occupancy Room Rate Single $ 94.95 Double $ 98.95 Triple $104.95 Quad $108.95 Booking Phone the Red Lion at 1-800-RED-LION and use the WLMA Conference group code LIBR1015 or use the link on the Conference blog page (http://wlma2013. blogspot.com/p/yakima-red-lion-hotel.html) to have the code automatically entered for you.
Map of the City of Yakima
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Local Arrangements: Barb Engvall
Welcome to Yakima! Located in Central Washington, the Yakima Valley is rich in agriculture and a wide variety of activities. The conference we have prepared for you is also rich in content from traditional literature to integration of technologies to preparing ourselves for meeting the challenges of the Common Core Standards. We hope that you will find the conference enough to fill your time here, but also hope that you will find some extra time at the end of conference to enjoy the Yakima Valley. For more information please visit The Yakima Valley Visitor’s Bureau: http://www.visityakima.com/. Yakima Greenway – bring your bike or your walking shoes for a trek on the nearby Yakima Greenway. This 10 miles of paved walkway takes you along the Yakima River, where you pass by three parks, by two fishing lakes, and four river access landings along with protected and natural areas. Free and open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. http://yakimagreenway.org Yakima Arboretum – if strolling through a park like setting is more to your liking, then the Yakima Arboretum is the place to visit. Established nearly 50 years ago, the Yakima Area Arboretum is a living museum of over 1000 specimens of trees, grasses and shrubs on 46 acres of land adjacent to the Yakima Greenway. http://www.ahtrees.org If Museums are of interest, there is no shortage! The valley is home to nine different museums, including the Yakima Valley Museum and Children’s Underground Museum (yakimavalleymuseum.org/) with a working soda fountain, which is located just a few minutes drive from downtown Yakima. Toppenish is home to the Yakama Nation Cultural Center (www.yakamamuseum.com) and to the famed Toppenish Mural Gallery with 70 outdoor painted murals (www.toppenish.net). For more information on additional museums visit: http://visityakima.com/newSite/yakima-valley-museums.asp. Washington Wine Country – the premier wine grape growing area in the state, the Yakima Valley boasts 50 wineries, many within 30 miles of Yakima. Make the quick drive to Prosser after the close of conference on Saturday for the annual Catch the Crush event. http://visityakima.com/newSite/yakima-valley-event-detail.asp?eventID=68 Shopping – Valley Mall in Union Gap is one of the major shopping centers in the area. Macys, Kohl’s and Sears frame the mall with 55 specialty shops. Brand new and adjacent to the mall is Cabela’s Outpost, the first of their new, smaller stores, which is opening October 4. We look forward to hosting you in Yakima in October. It is always a beautiful time of year as the leaves start to turn. Remember that you will be returning here again next year so if you can’t fit some of these into your schedule now you can plan ahead! See you soon!
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Washington Library Media Association 2013 Annual Fall Conference Yakima Convention Center Yakima, Washington
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President-elect Anne Bingham
Library, Information, Technology: Get it in Gear! Welcome to the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) 2013 annual conference–Library, Information, Technology: Get it in Gear! I chose the image of the gears for our theme because it works on many different levels. It symbolizes how we work with students, teachers, and administrators. It symbolizes how we volunteer and work together in WLMA and how we are essential cogs in our communities. Furthermore, the gears express the broad bases of our profession—Library, Information, and Technology. Movement by one element, or gear, is enough to inspire action in other areas. I see gears everywhere these days. I am sure you have noticed that gears are a popular symbol on clothing, jewelry, art, and design accessories as the influence of steampunk permeates mainstream culture. If you have middle or young adult readers, you probably have this variety of science fiction and fantasy on your shelves. Read any Scott Westerfeld this summer, anyone? As a literary genre, steampunk is characterized by blending ahistorical or alternative history elements into a hybrid fantasy work. The numerous varieties of steampunk all share the method of using some aspect of technology in an unusual context. I did not choose the gears as a conference logo with steampunk in mind, but I wish I could take credit for that idea as it reflects the leadership of school librarians. Are we not continually taking the best of our tools and using them in new and unconventional ways? We read picture books on an iPad, use an online survey to check for understanding, use PowerPoint for online notecards, share classwork halfway around the world and create wild zooming Prezi presentations. All ways that we as librarians stick to a traditional mission, but deliver with newer technologies. WLMA’s mission statement lists other cogs in the teacher-librarian apparatus. It states our raison d’être is to “provide networking, advocacy, support and leadership to the Washington state school library community.” Here is how WLMA addresses its mission.
Networking
We have an active listserv and the MEDIUM is an exemplary journal. We have regional events. Our membership directory and responsive board members help put teacher-librarians in touch. May I welcome you again to our flagship event, our annual conference? Conference newcomers benefit from member outreach and connections. Our unconference space is a place for you to connect and share with colleagues. FALL 2013
Advocacy
You can track WLMA’s advocacy efforts through listserv updates from Sara Glass, our Legislative Liaison, and Carolyn Logue, our WLMA Lobbyist. Please support the Advocacy Auction, and congratulate the supportive administrators we recognize at our business lunch.
Support
The conference offers professional support with all of our preconference and conference sessions. This is a great opportunity to find out about the latest resources from vendors, technology how-tos, and information literacy educational methods. You can get inspired for years to come with the authors and book talking sessions provided. There will be hundreds of books excitedly discussed during our three-day conference. Probably thousands if you count all of the side conversations. Shall we tweet as we go and keep track?
Leadership
Over forty members are current leaders in WLMA. This includes regional chairs, conference committee participants, our mainstay committee members, board members, et al. These volunteers step forward to provide opportunities, events, and trainings. They rally teacherlibrarians to speak up, step forward, and be responsible for our own professional development.
Get it in Gear! Conference
I hope you come to the WLMA conference with your share of provisions. We surveyed WLMA members to get a sense of what you can bring to conference, what you can share in our unconference space, and to remind you to speak up and participate. As a member driven organization, we need everyone to use their voice and share their expertise. I hope you join in and enrich the conversation. Like steampunk, WLMA is about creating what you need at the moment with an inspired vision. Get it in Gear. Get out there and make the wheels turn. Let’s make this conference what we want it to be. See you in our makerspace.
Anne Bingham is the Library Director at University Prep, Seattle. E-mail: abingham@universityprep.org.
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2013: Get it in Gear
Maps: Red Lion Yakima Center and Convention Center
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Washington Library Media Association Fall 2013
Conference Schedule Overview Thursday, October 17
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Registration Open (Convention Center Lobby 4) 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pre-Conference Session 1 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon: Box (Convention Center Lobby 4) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Session 2 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open (Convention Center Ballrooms D/E) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Gala Reception with no host bar (Convention Center Ballrooms D/E) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Inklings Bookshop Open (Convention Center Ballrooms G/H) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm WLMA Board Meeting and Dinner (Red Lion)
Friday, October 18
6:45 am – 7:45 am Credit/Clock Hour Registration Open (Convention Center Lobby 4) 6:45 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open (Convention Center Lobby 4) 7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast with Author Ruta Sepetys (Convention Center Ballroom C) 8:00 am – 4:30 pm WLMA Silent Auction with closing bids at 4:30 pm (Convention Center Room D/E) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open (Convention Center Ball Room D/E) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Inklings Bookshop Open (Convention Center Ballrooms G/H) 8:45 am – 10:00 am Keynote Address: Richard Byrne (Convention Center Theatres 100-600) 10:30 am – 11:30 am Session 1 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm WLMA Luncheon: Get it in Gear! (Convention Center Ballroom C) 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Session 2 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Exhibit Visitation (Convention Center Ball Room D/E) 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Session 3 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm First Time Attendees Reception (Presidents Suite, Red Lion Hotel) 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Walking Wine Tour/YMCA Exercise/Antique Hunting 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Celebration and Awards Reception with no host bar (Convention Center Lobby 3/Outdoor Plaza) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Banquet with Guest Speaker Terri Kirk, AASL President-elect (Convention Center Ball Room C)
Saturday, October 19
6:45 am – 12:30 pm Registration Open 7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast with Author Jay Asher (Convention Center Ballroom C) 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Inklings Bookshop Open (Convention Center Ballrooms G/H) 8:30 am – 9:30/10:00 am Session 4 10:15 am – 11:15 am Session 5 11: 30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch with Author Keiko Kasza (Convention Center Ballroom C) 1: 15 pm – 4:15 pm Session 6 Workshop Blasts (some workshops have limited space to pre-registration required)
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Pre-Conference
Thursday, October 17 Morning Session 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Students Using Video Creation Tools with Richard Byrne
This session focuses on using free video creation tools that can be used by students in any subject area to demonstrate their understanding of the content. Participants explore free tools that their students can use to create animated videos, documentary videos, and live action videos using laptops, iPads, and Android devices. Also included is a brief discussion about copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing Richard Byrne is known in the educational technology community for his award‑winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers with a subscriber base of more than 57,000 educators. In addition, he maintains the blogs: iPad Apps for School, Android for Schools, and Practical Ed Tech. Richard’s printed work includes a monthly column for School Library Journal, contributing author to the book What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and columns for Teacher Librarian. Richard speaks at conferences and schools across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In 2012 Richard received a MERLOT Classics Award from California State University’s Chancellor’s Office. In 2010, he was a finalist for Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine’s “Educator of the Year Award.” Tech & Learning magazine named Richard one of their “people to watch” in their “100@30 30th Anniversary Celebration” he became a Google Certified Teacher in 2009. Richard lives in Greenwood, Maine with his loyal dogs Max and Morrison.
Boys Read with John Martin This session prepares educators to be more effective in transforming boys into lifelong readers. It focuses on reluctant-readers, addresses the 4th grade reading‑slump, and narrowing the gender reading gap between boys and girls. Attendees learn: • How to better connect with boys • The most up-to-date research on gender and learning • How educators should consider gender as they design and implement lesson plans • Designing new programs that includes energy-focused activities, improved seating and room arrangement, the use of graphics novels and non-fiction, the implementation of high-interest fiction into curriculum, gender‑friendly resources and materials and parent and volunteer involvement • Strategies to deliver boy-friendly teaching tips and techniques so that each teacher and parent is better prepared to engage boys in reading activities • Strategies to improve the primarily female teaching staff members’ skills when interacting with boys • Strategies for fully maximizing schools current resources (books currently in library) Website: www.boysread.org
Glogster with Craig Seasholes Glogster’s online posters are a great visual tool for presenting research projects and curating online resources in a highly visual, user-friendly format. Glogster ambassadors share lessons they have learned using glogs with students in this hands-on session with time to create glogs and manage student projects. Glogster Education website: edu.glogster.com. Craig Seasholes is an enthusiastic connector, Washington Library Media Association Past President and the happily embedded Teacher-Librarian at Sanislo Elementary school in Seattle. Craig is increasingly appreciative of the power of web conference tools for connecting in a dispersed, but increasingly interconnected world of ideas and information.
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3 Hours to a Firmer, Leaner YA Body...of Literature with Mike Fleming and Shauna Yusko Is your knowledge of Young Adult (YA) literature getting a little flabby? Do you have metaphorical “love handles” that make you embarrassed to lift up the shirt of your knowledge when around other librarians or patrons? Come sweat through this survey of YA literature with a bevy of other librarians looking to firm up their “trouble areas.” Sleep the sleep of a virtuous librarian who has banished the cellulite of inaction by signing up for a session with personal trainers, Michael Fleming and Shauna Yusko. Participants will get a look at the 2013 “must know” fiction and non‑fiction Young Adult titles to recommend to teens of all ages (6th grade and up) in your library/classroom, as well as “hot titles” to keep an eye out for in 2014. Participants take away an annotated bibliography of suggestions across genres including the typical (Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Realistic Fiction), as well as the not-so-typical (Series and Sequels, Not to Miss Non‑Fiction, New Books by Big Name Authors, Quiet Gems, and Middle School appropriate titles). Michael Fleming is the Librarian at Pacific Cascade Middle School in Issaquah. He was a member of the Best Fiction for Young Adults committee from 2010-2012, reading well over a thousand Young Adult books during that time. He served on the Morris committee for Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA). It is a selection committee that picks the best debut author of the year for Young Adult books in 2013 and is currently a member of the Michael L. Printz Award Committee for 2014. Michael also reviews books for Unshelved.com, the popular library comic strip. If he is not surreptitiously reading in bed, trying to keep the light from waking his sleeping wife, then he is golfing, playing old man basketball, or chasing his four kids around. This is Michael’s third year presenting at Washington Library Media Association’s conference. Shauna Yusko is the Librarian at Evergreen Middle School in Redmond. She was a member of the Best Fiction for Young Adult Library Service Association committee from 2011-2012, and finished up on the Excellence in Non‑Fiction Award for Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) last year. She also presents webinars on the best new books for teens, and reviews for Booklist. In her “free” time, Shauna is likely to be found reading, or watching her kids play sports, or reading while watching her kids play sports. Both Michael and Shauna are more than happy to talk with you about all things YA Lit, but please do not ask if they have read any adult books because they are still both living a repressed, childlike lifestyle.
Linking CABLEs (Children’s Authors/Illustrators, Booksellers, Librarians, Educators, Students) with Deb Lund and Others Collaborate more creatively with everyone who cares about books to reach more young readers and build a powerful reading community! This team of Northwest authors and illustrators— from highly acclaimed to 2013 debuts — will lead a discussion about booksellers’ needs and interests, share ideas for unusual events that can fill up the bookstore, brainstorm ways to overcome the challenges of bringing books and author/illustrators to kids, and open doors to successful future promotions together. Bring your questions, concerns, and challenges—and get ready for fun! Deb Lund is the author of Monsters On Machines, Dinosailors, All Aboard the Dinotrain, Dinosoaring, and other books for children. She is also a creativity coach and continuing education instructor. She has been a classroom and music teacher, a librarian, a school founding director, and is passionate about supporting education and the arts! When not teaching teachers and writers of all ages, Deb visits schools, bookstores, libraries and conferences as an author and workshop leader. Joni Sensel is the author of sundry word products from corporate propaganda to fantasy adventure. Her work has been selected by the Junior Library Guild, as a Truman Award finalist and as a 2001 Henry Bergh Honor Book. She lives at the knees of Mt. Rainier. Dawn Babb Prochovnic authored 16 pictures book including The Nest Where I Like to Rest, an Oregon Book Award Finalist. She presents regularly at schools, libraries and conferences. Dana Sullivan is a writer and illustrator whose debut picture book, Ozzie and the Art Contest launched in July 2013. He is the illustrator of the early reader series of Digger and Doug, and he teaches picture book illustration. Michele Kophs of Provo Marketing and Events helps coordinate hundreds of school visits and conference presentations for authors. Carolyn Conahan is a staff illustrator for “Cricket” and writes/illustrates picture books. Her most recent title is The Big Wish. FALL 2013
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Afternoon Session
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Google Apps and the Common Core with Richard Byrne In this session participants will explore how the core Google services of Search, Sites, Drive, Maps, and Blogger can be used in lessons that address Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Some of the CCSS addressed include: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words; and Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. Richard Byrne is known in the educational technology community for his award‑winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers with a subscriber base of more than 57,000 educators. In addition, he maintains the blogs: iPad Apps for School, Android for Schools, and Practical Ed Tech. Richard’s printed work includes a monthly column for School Library Journal, contributing author to the book What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and columns for Teacher Librarian. Richard speaks at conferences and schools across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In 2012 Richard received a MERLOT Classics Award from California State University’s Chancellor’s Office. In 2010, he was a finalist for Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine’s “Educator of the Year Award.” Tech & Learning magazine named Richard one of their “people to watch” in their “100@30 30th Anniversary Celebration” he became a Google Certified Teacher in 2009. Richard lives in Greenwood, Maine with his loyal dogs Max and Morrison.
Kid Lit Movies: Book Trailers for Young Readers with Julie Hembree Nothing sells books to digital natives more than video! In this bring-your-own, handson session, participants learn about the power of integrating literacy, technology, and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) through the creation of book trailers. Participants first view samples made by primary, middle, high school and adults, and then learn the steps to making a successful book trailer. At the end of the session, participants leave with knowledge and experience in creating a book trailer so they can bring the lesson back to their school with confidence. Participants need to bring a favorite children’s or young adult novel and a Windows device pre-loaded with Microsoft Photostory 3 or Windows Live MovieMaker. Mac and iPad users need to have iMovie pre-installed. Julie demonstrates how to make a trailer using Photostory 3 for Windows with the core of this session on creating a book trailer, not teaching the program itself. Basic familiarity with a favorite digital storytelling program is a prerequisite. Julie Hembree has been an educator for 24 years and the Library Media Specialist at Bell Elementary in Kirkland for the past eight years. Julie is passionate about using creativity to link books, technology, and the global education community together in order for students to have a voice that matters. Last spring her students sent over 1100 books to four partner schools in Ghana, Lesotho, and South Africa with her “Books to Africa” global literacy project. Julie was a 2012 Microsoft® Partners in Learning US Forum winner and a finalist at the Global Forum in Prague, Czech Republic with her project Kid Lit Movies: Book Trailers for Young Readers. She has presented at various conferences and workshops on literacy and the use of technology tools in the library classroom. Julie hosts the Bulldog Readers Blog, which won the Top 25 Best Blogs Award from Education World in 2013 and Edublogs Awards in 2011 and 2012. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Southern Maine and a M.Ed. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Integrated Teaching Through the Arts from Lesley University. She is a member of American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). In November, her article on fiction genre shelving will be published in the AASL magazine Knowledge Quest. She is a mother to three adult children and in her spare time loves to read, ski, travel and take walks with her dogs and her husband Joe, who always keeps her laughing.
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Bookbinding and Book Arts in the Classroom with Anne Bingham Three Dimensional (3-D) Information Literacy projects focus on presentation and access. Book art projects are a great way to showcase student learning. Participants make as many book models as possible in one session. As participants cut, fold, sew, and glue, Anne shares her ideas for incorporating book art structures into the curriculum, focusing on Common Core State Standards. Come have fun and learn great things you can do at your school! Anne Bingham has worked for eight years in hand bookbinding, conservation and letterpress printing, and loves sharing her passion for the Book Arts. When she is not folding paper, she likes to read, play ukulele, polka, and ski. Anne is the Teacher-Librarian at University Prep and is Washington Library Media Association’s President-elect.
Got Web? with Shelby Reynolds and Craig Seasholes Shelby Reynolds and Craig Seasholes share their insight, tricks, tools, and three web-active hours of hands-on practice with using Elluminate (Blackboard), Adobe Connect and Google+ Hangouts to give teacher‑librarians a fearless confidence in initiating and participating in online professional development and web based meetings. Shelby Reynolds is the Manager for Instructional Technology and Library Services for the Northshore School District in Bothell. As the Manager for Instructional Technology and Library Services, Shelby is responsible for oversight of the technology professional development program and the planning and implementation of instructional presentation systems and computing resources. Shelby served on several statewide committees, including a task force to implement Online Learning initiatives for the State of Washington. Shelby supervises the Library, Information, and Technology program for Northshore supporting teacher-librarians in their work to empower learners of all ages to be 21st century citizens. Craig Seasholes is an enthusiastic connector, Washington Library Media Association Past President and the happily embedded Teacher-Librarian at Sanislo Elementary school in Seattle. Craig is increasingly appreciative of the power of web conference tools for connecting in a dispersed, but increasingly interconnected world of ideas and information.
Autographs, Books and More!
Inklings Bookshop
Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) has lined up amazing authors to speak, present and sign autographs at the 2012 conference. In addition, the conference offers sessions addressing reading advocacy, literacy, technology, and book awards. With all of this going on, it is only natural to line up a place for you to browse, read and purchase books and to offer autographing. This year, WLMA chose Inklings, a local independent Yakima bookshop, to sell at conference. Make plans to drop by to browse and enjoy all that Inkling’s has to offer! In addition, take a few steps outside of the bookshop to obtain the autograph of authors. Inklings website: inklingsbookshop.com
Convention Center
Room G/H
Thursday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday FALL 2013
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Author Autographing Friday 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Friday, October 18 & Saturday, October 19 Friday Breakfast Unearthing the Hidden Story with Ruta Sepetys, High School Author 7:00 am – 8:15 am
Convention Center Ballroom C
Ruta Sepetys describes the personal challenges associated with unearthing historical secrets and weaving the material into novels for both teens and adults. Participants will gain insight into balancing entertainment with accuracy and fact with fiction. Ruta Sepetys was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. Her award-winning debut novel, Between Shades of Gray was inspired by her family’s history in Lithuania and is now published in over 40 countries and 26 languages. Her new novel, Out of the Easy is a New York Times bestseller set in the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1950. A historical tale of secrets and lies, Out of the Easy is a story of identity, family, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny. Prior to beginning her career as an author, Ruta was a longtime music business executive and represented award-winning artists and songwriters. Sepetys is on the adjunct staff and board of advisors for Nashville’s Belmont University. She currently lives in Tennessee. Website: rutasepetys.com. Friday Author Breakfast: $20 Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Obrien Potatoes
Keynote Session Preparing Students for Jobs Unknown with Richard Byrne 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Convention Center
South Ballroom 100-600
The pace of development in technology, information, and industry means that many of today’s students will have jobs that we can’t envision today. Our challenge today is to prepare students for jobs that don’t even have names yet. In this keynote presentation Richard Byrne will share practical ideas and methods for using current educational technology to prepare students for tomorrow. Richard Byrne is best known in the educational technology community for his award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers with a subscriber base of more than 57,000 educators. In addition, Richard maintains the blogs iPad Apps for School, Android for Schools, and Practical Ed Tech. Richard’s printed work includes a monthly column for School Library Journal, contributing author to the book What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and columns for Teacher Librarian. Richard speaks at conferences and schools across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Richard’s focuses on helping teachers effectively use free technology resources in their classrooms. In 2012 Richard received a MERLOT Classics Award from California State University’s Chancellor’s Office. In 2010, he was a finalist for Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine’s “Educator of the Year Award.” Tech & Learning magazine named Richard one of their “people to watch” in their “100@30 30th Anniversary Celebration” he became a Google Certified Teacher in 2009. Richard lives in Greenwood, Maine with his loyal dogs Max and Morrison.
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Friday Award and Business Lunch Washington Library Media Association 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Convention Center
Room C
Come have lunch and be empowered though your professional association! Honor the Washington Library Media Association 2013 Scholarship winners. Listen to news and important information about teacher‑librarians, school libraries and advocacy. Learn how your association works for (and with) you to promote school libraries and empower Library Information and Technology (LIT) programs. Participate in WLMA business and decisions. Receive a WLMA conference mug to add to your collection (or to start a new one)! Friday Lunch with WLMA Business: $25 (Free souvenir conference mug!) Classic Caesar Salad, Chicken Pomodoro (chicken,sliced prosciutto, grilled peers, fresh mozzarella and rich tomato sauce), Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables and Chocolate Chip Pie with Vanilla bean Creme Anglaise.
Friday Banquet Dinner Reach Out and Teach Someone with Terri (Kirk) Grief, AASL President-Elect 2013-2014 7:00 pm – 9:00 am
Convention Center
Room C
Advocacy. We talk about it all the time. Now is the time for action and we have to stop talking to ourselves and start sharing with the whole community that includes students, teachers, administrators and parents. We are not particularly comfortable with sharing our success because it seems like we are bragging and we have been taught that is not appropriate. We have to step out of our comfort zones and BRAG about ourselves to tell what we do for our communities. We will share ideas on ways that we can advocate for ourselves. One of those ways is using American Library Association (ALA) President Barbara Stripling’s advocacy initiative “Library’s Change Lives” that includes the Declaration for the Rights to Libraries. Library can host with public signings of the document to encourage support of library programs. This is for all librarians not only members. Terri will share the reasons that she thinks we all need to be members of our professional association in this critical time. We all have stories. We impact kids and we need to let people know that. It is time to reach out and teach someone about why we are important. Terri (Kirk) Grief is the School Librarian at Reidland High School in Paducah, Kentucky and was elected as the 2014-2015 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) president. Terri is President-elect during 2013-2014 under AASL President Gail Dickinson. Terri has co-chaired the AASL 2013 National Conference Committee, served as the Kentucky Chapter Councilor on the American Library Association (ALA) Council and was a member of the ALA Nominating Committee. In addition she served the AASL Board of Directors as Member-At-Large and as the AASL Sivision Councilor. On a local level, Kirk served as president of both the Kentucky Library Association (KLA) and the Kentucky School Media Association (KSMA). She was named as “Outstanding School Librarian” by KSMA in 2001 and as “Teacher of the Year” by the McCracken County Education Association in 2002. Friday Banquet Dinner with Speaker $35 Spinach Salad, Grilled Tri Tip with Mushroom Demi-Glace, Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables and Dessert. FALL 2013
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Saturday Breakfast Why It Took Me Only 12 Years to Sell a Book with Jay Asher, Middle School Author 7:00 am – 8:15 am
Convention Center
Room C
From fruit smoothies and Vanilla Ice to the reasons behind Thirteen Reasons Why, Jay shares the ups and downs on his long journey to publication, and why he wouldn’t change a thing. Jay Asher’s debut novel Thirteen Reasons Why spent over two years on the New York Times children’s hardcover best-seller list, with foreign rights sold in over 30 countries and more than one million copies in print in the United States. It is being developed as a movie by Universal Pictures.. His second novel, The Future of Us (co-written with Carolyn Mackler), has sold in 15 foreign markets, and is being developed as a movie by Warner Bros. Jay Asher was born in Arcadia, California and grew up in a family that encouraged all of his interests, from playing the guitar to his writing. He attended Cuesta College right after graduating from high school. It was here where he wrote his first two children’s books for a class called Children’s Literature Appreciation. At this point in his life, he had decided he wanted to become an elementary school teacher. He then transferred to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo where he left his senior year in order to pursue his career as a serious writer. Throughout his life he worked in various establishments, including as a salesman in a shoe store, in libraries and in bookstores. Many of his work experiences had an impact on some aspect of his writing. When he is not writing, Jay plays guitar and goes camping. Website: www.thirteenreasonswhy.com and Blog: jayasher.blogspot.com Saturday Author Breakfast: $20 Yakima Valley Stack (buttermilk pancakes, diced Wapato apple) Maple Smoked Ham, Fresh Fruit Cup, and Maple Syrup.
Saturday Lunch With Keiko Kasza, Elementary School Author 11:30 am – 1:00 Pm
Convention Center
Room C
The Wolf ’s Chicken Stew, a 1987 ALA Notable Book and the winner of the 1989 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, was Keiko Kasza’s first work to be published in the United States. Since then she has written and illustrated many picture books including My Lucky Day, A Mother for Choco, The Dog Who Cried Wolf, Badger’s Fancy Meal and her newest books Silly Goose’s Big Story and My Lucky Birthday. Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. “All the steps I took growing up were very normal,” Ms. Kasza says. “The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States.” She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since. Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons. Website: www.keikokasza.com Saturday Closing Lunch: $25 Yakima Valley Cobb Salad, Thousand Island or Blue Cheese Dressing, Rolls, and New York Cheesecake with Cherries.
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Friday Session 2 Travel Stories: On Foot, In Books and Through Life with Joni Sensel, Elementary Level Author 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Red Lion
Upper Terrace
Writers, readers, and adventurers cross many thresholds together. Author Joni Sensel discusses how travel has informed her life and her books (including her Farwalker Trilogy). She also shares how the hero’s journey applies to both writing and reading, and how teachers, librarians, and writers together can help students cross thresholds into new and exciting adventures. Joni Sensel enjoys the mysterious, writing fantasy/science fiction, including the three books of the Farwalker trilogy (The Farwalker’s Quest, The Timekeeper’s Moon (Bloomsbury), and The Skeleton’s Knife) plus The Humming of Numbers (Holt) and Reality Leak (Holt). These books have been recognized as a Bank Street Best Book, a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Cybils Award finalist, a Crystal Kite finalist, and a nominee for the Missouri Truman Award. A full-time freelance writer, Joni (sounds like Johnny) has also published two picture books, one of which earned a 2001 Henry Bergh Children’s Book Honor from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (ASPCA). She lives on the only paved street in a tiny community at the knees of Mt. Rainier, near Tacoma, Washington.“When I’m not writing in my house in the woods, I like to hike, run with my dog, scuba dive, ride my motorcycle and travel to exotic places like the Sahara Desert. I tell myself stories to better understand life.” Website: www.jonisensel.com
Friday Session 3 Skype with Margie Palatini, Elementary Level Author 3:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Convention Center
Room A
Margie Palatini appears via Skype to discuss highlights of her writing process and to reads excerpts from her books. Come see and hear about her books and sources for inspiration. If she is anything like her books, this is sure to be an entertaining event! Audience members have the opportunity to come up to the microphone to ask questions during the question and answer portion of the session. In addition, autographed bookplates are available to those who bring one of Margie Palatini’s books to the session. Margie Palatini is the award-winning author of more than three dozen very funny children’s books including Piggie Pie!, Bedhead, Sweet Tooth, Moosetache and Geek Chic (can you say Geek Sheek?). Three of her titles have been on the Washington Childrens Choice Picture Book Award list, including the 2007 winner, Sweet Tooth. Website: www.margiepalatini.com
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Washington Library Media Association Honors Those Who Make a Difference for School Libraries Elementary School Principal of the Year Jack Arend Peter G. Schmidt Elementary Tumwater School District
Jack Arend is being recognized for his years of support of his Teacher-Librarian and the library in particular. Jack shares his Teacher-Librarian’s belief that low-income students benefit from a clean and organized learning environment. He understands the importance of equity of access to nice books and computers that otherwise would not be possible. He has sought and secured additional funding through alternate sources to greatly improve and update the library facility. Jack is already on board with the Danielson model for Teacher-Librarians as a part of his Teacher-Librarian’s evaluation and is financially supporting the purchase of series which will support Common Core State Standards. He continually shows respect for his Teacher-Librarian by supporting her role in district and state leadership, trusting her selection choices, and vocalizing the positive role the library plays in the lives of his students.
High School Principal of the Year Brent Kline Mariner High School Mukilteo School District
Brent Kline has been a champion of reading and libraries since his first year as Mariner High School’s Principal. He created the motto “Literacy is Power and Freedom” and has remained steadfast in providing the time, resources and enthusiasm to make this motto a reality. His school engages in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) for both staff and students every day for 20 minutes. Brent takes an active interest in discussing recently read books with students and suggests books to students who need motivation to get back on the right academic path. Brent recently received the award for Washington State Principal of the Year for 2012-2013. His accomplishments, listed in an article published by the district Public Relations spokesperson, state, “Mariner High School has seen a noticeable increase in academic achievement in language arts. The percentage of students meeting the state standard in reading has increased from 52 percent 10 years ago to 79.5 percent in 2012. The change has been seen in writing as well, where the number of students meeting standard has increased from 55 percent to 89 percent.” Andy Muntz concludes his article on Brent in a recent issue of “Our Schools”, a school district publication, stating that “An official from the State’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction visited the Mariner campus a few months ago and came away very impressed. ‘ I felt the energy when I first arrived,’ she wrote. ‘Honestly, I wish every person who complains about the decline of American education could spend a day, as I did, at Mariner High school. They would leave with a changed perspective’.” Brent supports the staff through professional reading, which he is always willing to provide. He does not hesitate to send a teacher to a conference or a staff development opportunity that helps student achievement. Brent stands out far in a field by himself with his passion for literacy and his selfless acts in making certain that students are working towards academic excellence. He believes in the power of libraries and how teacher-librarians are a vital part in the vibrant school community that is Mariner High School.
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Emeritus Membership for Rosemary Knapp
2013 WLMA Awards
Camas High School, Camas School District
Rosemary Knapp joined Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) in 1983 with membership in the Columbia River Region. During her fifteen years of membership, Rosemary served as High School Level Chair, Region Chair, Local Arrangements Chair (for conference), Hospitality Co-chair and Preconference Chair. In addition, Rosemary wrote several articles for the MEDIUM, presented multiple times at WLMA conferences and presented twice at American Association for School Librarians (AASL) conferences. Rosemary received the Washington Library Media Associations Library Media Specialist/Teacher-Librarian Award in 1995. Rosemary trained teacher-librarians through the K-12 Library Initiative and mentored new teacher-librarians in the Camas School District. As a technological leader, she made learning and the library relevant for today’s students, and she served on the School District ‘s Technology Committee for a decade. In the nomination letter, Connie Pappas noted, “Rosemary exemplifies and defines the roles of teacher-librarians. She is a teacher; forever committed to providing the best in instructional practice and technique.” Rosemary Knapp retired from Camas School District after 29 years of service. (Note: Rosemary received the honor in 2012, but was unable to be present to accept, so it is being bestowed this year at conference.)
Emeritus Membership for Andrea Hynes
Graham Elementary School, Bethel School District
Andrea Hynes served as an active member in Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) for twenty-five years. She served as Region Chair (1997), Elementary Level Chair (2000), Conference Chair/President-elect (2003), President (2004) and Past President (2005). In 2009, WLMA honored Andrea with the Outstanding Elementary Teacher‑Librarian of the Year award. Andrea presented at WLMA conferences and wrote articles for the MEDIUM. At the national level, Andrea served as a Caldecott Committee Member and American Association of School Librarians KidsConnect volunteer. In the Bethel School District, Andrea served as a leader. She took time to welcome librarians into the district and took time to check in with them during the monthly district librarian meetings. She often led the elementary librarian group at district meetings and served an instrumental role in setting up Web 2.0 professional development schedules for district librarians. For four years, the Bethel School District considered cutting library position. Each time, Andrea joined with other librarians and took steps to advocate for school librarians at the building, district and community level. As a result, Bethel School District maintained the staffing of every school library with a full time teacher-librarian. After 25 years of teacher, Andrea retired in June 2013. In noting Andrea’s Hynes retirement, Elizabeth Bruno in her nomination letter reflects remarks, “Andrea’s colleagues have received a lot of help and knowledge from her. Hopefully we will follow her lead in serving our students, staff and communities well.”
Emeritus Membership for Linda King
Wilson Middle School, Yakima School District
Linda King joined Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) in 1993 becoming a part of WLMA’s Central Region. During her the past twenty-years, Linda served as WLMA’s Vice President (2008), President Elect/Conference Chair (2009), Presidents (2010) and Past President (2011). She contributed numerous articles to WLMA’s MEDIUM and served as an advocate for school libraries and technology. In 2009, Linda presented at WLMA’s Conference on the Importance of TeacherLibrarians with Betty Marcoux from the iSchool at the University of Washington. She also presented sessions on Tech Peer Coaching at Northwest Council for Computer Education’s conference and at WLMA’s Pre-conference. Linda King was the TeacherLibrarian at Wilson Middle School in Yakima School District where she served as a leader and mentor to fellow teacher-librarians before retiring in June 2013. FALL 2013
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2013 WLMA Awards
Washington Library Media Association Awards Nine Scholarships in 2013! Denny Bond Library Paraprofessional Award Leslie Sherman
Library Technician at Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport, Washington $500 to attend 2013 WLMA Conference
Stephanie Storvick
Library/Media Office Professional, River Ridge High School, Lacey, Washington $500 to attend 2013 WLMA Conference
Sharon Bates Professional Growth Scholarship Joanna Freeman
Teacher-Librarian at Ridgecrest Elementary, Shoreline, Washington $1000 toward attendance at Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, Washington D.C.
Sarah Applegate
Teacher-Librarian at River Ridge High School, Lacey, Washington $1000 toward attendance at AASL Conference, Hartford, Connecticut
Eleanor Ahlers Scholarship for Professional Development Mark Gudger
Teacher-Librarian at Ceder Heights Junior High School, Port Orchard, Washington $1000 toward National Board Certification
John Marino
Teacher-Librarian at Spruce Elementary, Edmonds, Washington $1000 toward doctoral degree at University of Washington Information School
WLMA Memorial Award Don Jenkins
Teacher at North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor, Washington $1000 toward School Library Media Endorsement
Julie Shields
Teacher-Librarian at Star Lake and Valhalla Elementary, Federal Way, Washington $1000 toward School Library Media Endorsement
Debbie Stewart
Guest Teacher for Snohomish School District, Snohomish, Washington $1000 toward School Library Media Endorsement
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Getting in Gear with Conference Webinars For the third year in a row, Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) offers online learning opportunities during conference through the Library2.013 Worldwide Conference. During conference, WLMA shares conference speakers and sessions with Library 2.013 attendees/presenters via the web. As active users and producers of ideas and information, we hope everyone actively participates in at least one online/hybrid session during the 2013 WLMA Conference as one way to “Get it in Gear!”
Friday’s Webinar Sessions 8:30 am – 9:45 am (Webinar live time is 9:00 to 10:00) Keynote: Preparing Students for Jobs Unknown with Richard Byrne (See page 18 for full description) Live from Convention Center South Ballroom 100–600 at WLMA Conference, Yakima 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Banquet dinner is from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Banquet Speaker: Reach Out and Teach Someone with Terri (Kirk) Grief, AASL President-Elect 2013-2014 (See page 19 for full description) Live from Convention Center Room C at WLMA Conference, Yakima
Saturday’s Webinar Sessions 10:00 am –11:00 am School and Public Library Collaboration Panel Students and libraries both gain when school and public libraries cooperate to provide services, programs and support to communities. Craig Seasholes moderates as panelists explore several successful collaborations between school and public libraries. Presented by local public and school librarians with Stephanie Ham joining via the web to describe her Nashville “Limitless Libraries” experience and Amy Mickle of Brooklyn, New York joining via the web to share “My NYC.org” collaboration project. Panel Members Sandy Lancaster, Teacher-Librarian in Wenatchee and Angela Morris, North Central Regional Library Wenatchee Gwendolyn Haley, Youth Services Manager for Spokane County Library District Jerene Battisti, Youth Services for King County Library Michael Martin, Selah Public Library Mary Palmer, Seattle Public Library Stephanie Ham, Nashville Public Schools and formerly Nashville Limitless Libraries Amy Miclkle, New York Public Library Live from Convention Center Room A at WLMA Conference, Yakima
The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference’s third annual global conversation about the future of libraries is October 18-19, 2013 and is once again held entirely online in multiple languages and time zones. Everyone is invited to participate in this free forum, which is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Example topics: Collaborative teaching and learning; Copyright, licensing, intellectual property; Distance learners; Effective techniques for instructing users in the retrieval and evaluation of information; Embedded librarians; Information/technology literacy; and Innovative delivery models in school libraries. WLMA presentations fall within STRAND 3: Learning Commons (for school libraries and/or academic libraries) Strand Tag: “2.013LC” FALL 2013
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2013 Conference Sessions
October 18, Friday Sessions Author Breakfast (ticketed event) 7:00 am -8:15 am Unearthing the Hidden Story
Ruta Septys, High School Level Author Ruta Sepetys describes the personal challenges associated with unearthing historical secrets and weaving the material into novels for both teens and adults. Participants will gain insight into balancing entertainment with accuracy and fact with fiction. Convention Center Room C
Keynote 8:45 am -10:00 am
Preparing Students for Jobs Unknown
Richard Byrner The pace of development in technology, information and industry means that many of today’s students will have jobs that we cannot envision. Our challenge is to prepare students for jobs that do not even have names yet. In this keynote presentation Richard Byrne shares practical ideas and methods for using current educational technology to prepare students for tomorrow. Convention Center Rooms 100-600
Newcomer’s Welcome 10:00 am -10:30 am
First time attendees are invited to stop by the Exhibit Hall for a warm welcome from enthusiastic Washington Library Media Association members. There they receive instructions and the first card for the Newcomers Progressive Poker Walk, which is a scavenger game that keeps newcomers interacting with colleagues throughout the day. After the last session, newcomers head up to for a gathering from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (Suite 171 at the Red Lion Hotel) to relax and swap ideas with other librarians. Convention Center Exhibit Hall Rooms D/E
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10:30 am – 11:30 am Putting Novels to Work
Ruta Septys, High School Level Author Ruta’s novels are published in over 40 countries and she has communicated with teachers, librarians and reading specialists in nearly two dozen nations. In this session, Ruta shares exciting examples and exercises of how teachers across the globe are using novels to enhance reading engagement, literacy, and learning. Reading Advocacy Senior HS Convention Center Rooms 300 - 400
“VIEW2: Valuable Initiatives in Early Learning that Work Successfully”
Lorraine Bruce, University of Washington The presentation will focus on research that measures early literacy outcomes for children from birth to kindergarten. We are looking at innovative public library and school partnerships to promote literacy Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration Elementary Convention Center Room A
Rev Up Your Google Search Engine! (repeats on Saturday)
Lori Curtis, Bethel School District Office Google Search fits right into the Common Core State Writing Standards. Learn how to explain Google search to your students or teachers, including how a search works, using advanced search, searching like you think, and more. Lori is a Google Certified Educator. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room B
Go Genre in Your Library
Julie Hembree, Bell Elementary School Lake Washington School District Do you love reading a particular genre of books? So do kids! Find out how to convert your library to genre based shelving similar to what is commonly found in bookstores and jump-start your fiction circulations! Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room F VOL 38 NO. 1
2013 Conference Sessions Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award Conference in a Conference - aka - Mini-Me!
Amy Cook, Kennewick Join the WCCies as we share ideas to promote, invigorate and expand our students engagement in 20 wonderful books! Have your dancing shoes on. We will be moving you around the room with mini-session reminiscent of elementary school centers, but with a twist! Reading Advocacy Elementary Red Lion East Ballroom
Choosing & Managing Your K-12 Digital Resources in a Maze of Information (repeats on Saturday)
Jennifer Maydole, Mackin Educational Resources Mackin’s session will examine options for purchasing digital resources in an ever-changing environment. We will look at the newest innovations, learn about a comprehensive management solution and gather practical tips on how to select the best e-resources available. Information and Technology Instruction, Information Management Services All Red Lion Lower Terrace
Monthly Memos: An Easy Way to Advocate For Your Program!
Kimberly Rose, Brouillet Elementary Puyallup School District A monthly memo can be a fairly easy and effective way to advocate for your library program. We will discuss various ways of doing a monthly memo, as well as the benefits seen in the Puyallup School District. Information and Technology Instruction, Information Management Services, Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration All Red Lion Upper Terrace
Discovery--The Next Generation for Students/ Staff to Find What You Have
George Dragich, Ebsco Publishing Demonstrate this next-generation technology that is quickly being adopted through Academic and Public library catalogs and what it can mean for school libraries. Questions and explanations of how it works. Information and Technology Instruction, Information Management Services All Red Lion West Ballroom
WLMA Awards and Business Lunch (ticketed event) 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Convention Center
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Room C
Session 2
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Becoming Digitally Safe Citizens in an Era of Domestic Minor Sexual Trafficking (repeats on Saturday)
Jodeana (Jodi) Kruse, R. A. Long High School Longview School District Domestic Minor Sexual Trafficking is becoming a more significant problem--especially along the I-5 corridor. Most young people are trafficked before they reach high school age. Media specialists can help by collaborating with Health teachers to discuss Internet safety as well as indicators that a young adult is being trafficked. Attendees will leave with assignments that are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Health Essential Academic Learning Requirements as well as a bibliography of resources. Information and Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy Middle School / Jr. High, Senior High School, Higher Education, Supervisors Convention Center Room 100
EdTech 101: No Teacher-Librarian Left Behind
Dennis Small Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Would you like to build or refresh your knowledge base about the connections between educational technology and information literacy? Join us for an overview of Washington’s Educational Technology Standards, assessments, and digital resources as we highlight their role with you as a teacher‑librarian. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room 200
Discovery, Discussion and Demonstration
Richard Byrne The wealth of free apps and websites can feel a bit overwhelming at times. In this presentation Richard Byrne outlines a framework for choosing and using technology that is appropriate for your classroom. This session provides a framework for technology integration in schools. Information and Technology Instruction Information Management Services All Convention Center Room 300 - 400 MEDIUM | 27
2013 Conference Sessions Guide to Open Education Resources (OER)
Barbara Soots, OSPI Come learn about the explosion of Open Education Resources (OER)! These teaching and learning assets from around the world are free to use, edit, and share. Discover where to search for resources, discuss delivery options, licensing issues, and explore the role of teacher-librarians in supporting OER. Information Technology Instruction, Administration All Convention Center Room 500
Teachers Writing: An Elementary and Middle School Teacher Share Their Experiences Writing and Publishing Their Books
Mark Holtzen, Seattle Country Day School Teachers Mark Holtzen and Brian Crawford both have a passion for language arts. They took it a step further— they published their own books. In this presentation they will share their respective stories, and how their school librarian encouraged them. Reading Advocacy Elementary, Middle School /Jr. High Convention Center Room A
Getting Started with Twitter (repeats on Saturday)
Lori Curtis, Bethel School District Office Educators across the nation and world are connecting and sharing via Twitter. Attend this session to learn the Twitter lingo and how to connect with others. You’ll leave knowing how to navigate #hashtags you see everywhere from conferences to television. Information and Technology Instruction, Information Management Services, Administration All Convention Center Room B
Travel Stories: On Foot, in Books, and Through Life
Joni Sensel, Elementary Level Author Writers, readers, and adventurers cross many thresholds together. Author Joni Sensel will discuss how travel has informed her life and her books, including her Farwalker Trilogy; how the hero’s journey applies to both writing and reading; and how teachers, librarians, and writers together can help students cross thresholds into new and exciting adventures. Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room F
New Release Books Your Students Will Love— Middle and High School
Leslie Bermel Junior Library Guild Thousands of children’s books are released each year; which do you choose? This booktalk highlights some of my new favorites among this season’s outstanding new or soon-to-be released titles (Fall and Winter ‘14). The talk will include discussion of possible classroom uses, target audience, and why these particular books are so appealing. Participants will have access to personally review the titles discussed and will leave the session with a detailed hand out. Door prize giveaway! Reading Advocacy All Red Lion Lower Terrace
Dial 811: Poetry to the Rescue!
Eric Ode, Poet A high-energy, hands-on workshop filled with short, powerful, easy-to-implement activities designed to expose children to poetry, poetic forms, and poetic literary devices. Reading Advocacy Elementary Red Lion Upper Terrace
Island of Hope
Rachael McClinton, Living Voices One family escapes tyranny and sails to a life in the new world. Experience the struggle to break away from oppression. Discover life at Ellis Island and the fears and dreams of every hopeful American immigrant. Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration Elementary Red Lion Veranda
My Hands are Full: How to Enrich Your Learning Environment with Sign Language
Dawn Prochovnic SmallTalk Learning In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll learn quick and easy tips to enrich your learning environment with American Sign Language (ASL), and you’ll discover many literacy and behavior management benefits of incorporating ASL into interactions with hearing students of all ages. Reading Advocacy Elementary Red Lion West Ballroom
“The Military Life Of Joshua H. Bates: A Camp Lewis Soldier”
Joan Enders, Robert A. Long High School Who was Joshua H. Bates? Why does his life matter? Participating in this hands-on, small team activity, using a classroom-tested primary sources lesson, will show you why. Information and Technology Instruction All Red Lion East Ballroom
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Exhibits Only 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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Session 3
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Sex in the Library
Mary Jo Heller, Retired School Librarian Aarene Storms, King County Library Do you have sex in your library? Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) authors discuss their recently-published book, Sex in the Library. They explain their unique and popular approach in talking to parents, teachers, administrators and librarians about selection, mission statements, censorship, and the power of school and public librarians working together. Get steamy details about hot titles for teens! Reading Advocacy Middle School /Jr. High,Senior HS Convention Center Room 100
Connect with the Common Core
Dennis Small, OSPI Adopted by 46 states, the Mathematics and English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) go live in 2014-2015. This session highlights areas where technology and digital tools integrate with the CCSS, and discuss these implications for teacher‑librarians. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room 200
How to Update Your Library for the 21st Century on a Limited Budget
Trish Henry, District Librarian Mead Interactive presentation on how to update and promote your library. Presenter shares tools for collection analysis/ development, and marketing strategies that will have everyone buzzing about their “new and improved” library. Leadership and Administration All Convention Center Room 300 - 400
Evaluating OER Quality and Common Core Alignment: “It may be free, but is it good?”
Barbara Soots, OSPI Open Educational Resources (OER) are free to use, edit, and share. In response to concerns about quality and Common Core alignment, Washington developed a process for evaluating OER. Participants discuss results from the inaugural OER review and dive deeper into some of the evaluated resources. Information and Technology Instruction, All Convention Center Room 500 FALL 2013
Margie Palatini Elementary Level Author Coming to you via Skype, Margie discusses highlights of her writing process and to reads excerpts from her books. Come see and hear about her books and sources for inspiration. If she is anything like her books, this is sure to be an entertaining event! Audience members have the opportunity to come up to the microphone to ask questions during the question and answer portion of the session. In addition, autographed bookplates are available to those who bring one of Margie Palatini’s books to the session Reading Advocacy Elementary Convention Center Room A
Fifth Graders and Pocket Camcorders: Promoting WCCPBA Nominees
Kathleen Davis Kennydale Elementary Renton School District A fifth grade library unit detailing how students work in teams to plan a short book advertisement to persuade younger students to vote for a specific award nominee title. Students practice summarizing and writing skills along with presentation skills and use technology to produce the videos. Information and Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy Elementary Convention Center Room B
Puget Sound Council Best Books of 2012-2013: Secondary Level
Paula Wittmann Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Books Members Come hear about great books! Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Book members share reviews from last year with titles (both fiction and non‑fiction) from the top of their review list. Reading Advocacy Middle School /Jr. High Convention Center Room F
How to Genre-fy Your Fiction Section (repeats on Saturday)
Heidi Rikard, West Valley Junior High, Yakima Do you have students walking into your library asking questions like, “Where are all your scary books?” or “Do you have any other books like Hunger Games?” Right now, you may answer, “Yes, we do, but they are located throughout the fiction section”. What if your answer instead is “Yes. Come check out our SCARY section” or “You liked Hunger Games? Well, I bet you will love these other dystopian books in this section.” Come learn to genre-fy your fiction section and make your library come alive! Reading Advocacy All Red Lion East Ballroom MEDIUM | 29
2013 Conference Sessions Change Begins With Me: Teaching about the Holocaust
Ilana Cone Kennedy, Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center While traditionally considered a lesson in history, it is through the study of the Holocaust that we can learn about bystanders, the dangers of intolerance, and the difference one person can make. Participants of this session receive practical tools and resources to help them teach about this often sensitive and overwhelming subject. Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration All Red Lion Lower Terrace
Research Without Regurgitation
Kimberly Rose, Brouillet Elementary, Puyallup SD Have you ever wondered how to have students research without simply “spitting back” the facts in their final product? In this session, we will discuss ways to have students actually DO something with the information they gather in their research. Information and Technology Instruction All Red Lion Upper Terrace
Northwest Passages
Rachael McClinton, Living Voices Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. The gold rush, labor struggles, and world war — t hese are the passages experienced by a young Swedish immigrant and the diverse northwest community. Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration All Red Lion Veranda
What Will You Read Next? A Penguin Young Reader’s Book Buzz
Colleen Conway Collection development and reader’s advisory librarians, book club leaders, and anyone interested in being the first to hear about the hottest titles coming from Penguin Young Readers won’t want to miss this presentation. Find out which titles you and your child, teen and (let’s face it) adult patrons will want to read next! ARCs, posters, and discussion guides will be available to attendees, while supplies last. Reading Advocacy All Red Lion West Ballroom
4:30 pm WLMA Silent Auction Ends Convention Center Rooms D/E 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Newcomers Reception
Hosted by WLMA President, Leigh Lohrasbi Newcomers (aka first time attendees) are invited to a reception and gathering in the Presidential Suite to relax and swap ideas with other librarians Red Lion Hotel Suite 171
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Awards Reception 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Convention Center
Outdoor Plaza
Banquet (ticketed event)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Convention Center
Administrator Awards Guest Speaker Reach Out and Teach Someone
Room C
Terri (Kirk) Grief, American Association of School Librarians President Elect Advocacy. We talk about it all the time. Now is the time for action and we have to stop talking to ourselves and start sharing with the whole community that includes students, teachers, administrators and parents. We are not particularly comfortable with sharing our success because it seems like we are bragging and we have been taught that is not appropriate. We have to step out of our comfort zones and BRAG about ourselves to tell what we do for our communities. We will share ideas on ways that we can advocate for ourselves. One of those ways is using American Library Association (ALA) President Barbara Stripling’s advocacy initiative “Library’s Change Lives” that includes the Declaration for the Rights to Libraries. Library can host with public signings of the document to encourage support of library programs. This is for all librarians not only members. Terri will share the reasons that she thinks we all need to be members of our professional association in this critical time. We all have stories. We impact kids and we need to let people know that. It is time to reach out and teach someone about why we are important
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October 19, Saturday Sessions
Up Close and Personal!
Author Breakfast (ticketed event) 7:00 am -8:15 am Why It Took Me Only 12 Years to Sell a Book! Jay Asher, High School Level Author From fruit smoothies and Vanilla Ice to the reasons behind Thirteen Reasons Why, Jay shares the ups and downs on his long journey to publication, and why he wouldn’t change a thing. Convention Center Room C
Session 4 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM How to Genre-fy Your Fiction Section (repeated session)
Heidi Rikard West Valley Junior High, Yakima Do you have students walking into your library asking questions like, “Where are all your scary books?” or “Do you have any other books like Hunger Games?” Right now, you may answer, “Yes, we do, but they are located throughout the fiction section”. What if your answer instead is, “Yes. Come check out our scary section” or “You liked Hunger Games? Well, I bet you will love these other dystopian books in this section.” Come learn to genre-fy your fiction section and make your library come alive! Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room 100
Introduction to creating ebooks
Justin Mckaughan, Greenwood Elementary, Clover Park This workshop covers how to put content into iBook’s Author and Sigil. The class includes uploading text, putting pictures, videos, widgets, and interactive content into an eBook, and how to get students publishing their own eBooks. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room 200 FALL 2013
Keiko Kasza Elementary Level Author While working as a graphic designer, Keiko read Leo Lionni’s masterful work, Frederick, and she became interested in picture books. She began experimenting with picture books in her free time. Keiko compares the process of creating a book to acting on stage under the lights, “I become the character that I’m working on at that moment. I pretend that I’m a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I’m acting, I’m a child myself.” Come hear more about Keiko’s sources of inspiration, her creative process and other interesting details about her life. Reading Advocacy Elementary Convention Center Room 300 - 400
Sex in the Library
Mary Jo Heller, Retired School Librarian Aarene Storms, King County Library Do you have sex in your library? Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) authors discuss their recently-published book, Sex in the Library. They explain their unique and popular approach in talking to parents, teachers, administrators and librarians about selection, mission statements, censorship, and the power of school and public librarians working together. Get steamy details about hot titles for teens! Reading Advocacy Middle School /Jr. High,Senior HS Convention Center Room 500
TLC3 Teacher-Librarian Common Core Cadre Training Refresher
Martha Shinners et al WLMA + TLC3 Here is a chance for folks who participated in August’s TLC3 trainings to meet with others from around the state. Bring ideas, share questions and suggestions for the next round of TLC3 trainings provided by the Washington State Library, IMLS Grant. Curious about the training? These are the folks to talk to. Additional sessions of the TLC3 six hour trainings are to be presented in Yakima, Vancouver and Shoreline during the Fall of 2013. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room A MEDIUM | 31
2013 Conference Sessions Washington’s New Student-Selected Award for Non-Fiction and Informational Text
Carter Kemp, Kimball Elementary Seattle Come to this session and hear about Washington’s new award for Non‑Fiction and Informational Text! Committee members will talk about the process of defining the new award and how we came up with the list of nominated titles. Reading Advocacy Elementary, Middle School / Jr. High Convention Center Room B
Puget Sound Council Best Books of 2012-2013: Elementary Level
Paula Wittmann and Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Books Members Come hear about great books! Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Book members share reviews from last year with titles (both fiction and non‑fiction) from the top of their review list. Reading Advocacy Elementary Convention Center Room F
Becoming Digitally Safe Citizens in an Era of Domestic Minor Sexual Trafficking (repeats on Saturday)
Jodeana (Jodi) Kruse, R. A. Long High School Longview School District Domestic Minor Sexual Trafficking is becoming a more significant problem--especially along the I-5 corridor. Most young people are trafficked before they reach high school age. Media specialists can help by collaborating with Health teachers to discuss Internet safety as well as indicators that a young adult is being trafficked. Attendees will leave with assignments that are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Health Essential Academic Learning Requirements as well as a bibliography of resources. Information and Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy Middle School / Jr. High, Senior High School, Higher Education, Supervisors Red Lion Upper Terrace
Getting Started with Twitter (repeats on Saturday)
Lori Curtis, Bethel School District Office Educators across the nation and world are connecting and sharing via Twitter. Attend this session to learn the Twitter lingo and how to connect with others. You’ll leave knowing how to navigate #hashtags you see everywhere from conferences to television. Information and Technology Instruction, Information Management Services, Administration All Red Lion East Ballroom
Think Before You Google: Teaching Online Research Skills
Jessica Von Wendel, Rainier High School, Rainier SD Middle School and High School Teacher-Librarians share their favorite lessons on website credibility, the latest Google search tips, online organizers and how to utilize your library and teacher websites to aid in research/inquiry projects. Information and Technology Instruction Middle School / Jr. High, Senior High School Red Lion Lower Terrace
Session 5
10:15 am – 11:15 am Collaboration on the Iditarod Trail
Nancy Edwards St. Matthew School Archdiocese of Seattle Learn how to use the Iditarod, Alaska’s Last Great Race, as an engaging teaching tool for research, reading, and writing. How a teacher-librarian, teacher and musher collaborated on a multifaceted unit about the Iditarod. Information and Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room 100
How to Get Books for Free or Write Grants for Books and Resources
Justin Mckaughan Greenwood Elementary Clover Park School District Learn how to identify community resources that offer grants for books and other resources. Learn strategies for finding funding solutions for library programs and how to write grants. Information and Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room 200
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2013 Conference Sessions Let’s Discuss What’s “Appropriate” In Teen Novels Jay Asher, Middle School Author Jay never thought much about why people want to ban books until he wrote the third most challenged book in the country. Now he has plenty of thoughts! Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room 300 - 400
Choosing & Managing Your K-12 Digital Resources in a Maze of Information
Jennifer Maydole, Mackin Educational Resources Mackin’s session will examine options for purchasing digital resources in an ever-changing environment. We will look at the newest innovations, learn about a comprehensive management solution and gather practical tips on how to select the best e-resources available. Information and Technology Instruction All Convention Center Room 500
Collaborators All: WLMA Panel Discussion of School and Public Library Collaborations
Craig Seasholes, Sanislo Elementary, Seattle SD Students and libraries both gain when school and public libraries cooperate to provide services, programs and support to communities. Craig Seasholes moderates as panelists explore several successful collaborations between school and public libraries. Presented by local public and school librarians with Stephanie Ham joining via the web to describe her Nashville “Limitless Libraries” experience and Amy Mickle of Brooklyn, New York joining via the web to share “My NYC.org” collaboration project. Panel Members Sandy Lancaster, Teacher-Librarian in Wenatchee Angela Morris, North Central Regional Library Gwendolyn Haley, Youth Services Manager for Spokane County Library District Jerene Battisti, Youth Services for King County Library Michael Martin, Selah Public Library Mary Palmer, Seattle Public Library Stephanie Ham, Nashville Public Schools and formerly Nashville Limitless Libraries Amy Miclkle, New York Public Library Leadership and Administration All Convention Center Room A
Northern Lights: What We Can Learn from Finnish and Swedish Library Services to Youth
Laura Simeon, Open Window School and Sarah Applegate, River Ridge High School We share what we learned from our research in Finland and Sweden about best practices in teaching literacy and information skills, diversity and gender in picture books, the power of children’s literature in a multicultural society and collaboration between school and public libraries. Information and Technology, Reading Advocacy All Convention Center Room B FALL 2013
Evergreen Award
Mike Fleming Issaquah SD The Evergreen Young Adult Award is sponsored by Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG). This review group began the award in an effort to give teens in the state a voice in deciding the best literature aimed at their age group. As more teachers and librarians use the list as a source of popular reading and to help their students fulfill required outside reading assignments as pleasurably as possible, we hope that more and more teens will discover their opportunity to voice their opinion to librarians and to publishers. Booktalks are presented and handouts available. Reading Advocacy Middle School/Jr.High, Senior High School Convention Center Room F
Rev Up Your Google Search Engine!
Lori Curtis Bethel School District Office Google Search fits right into the Common Core State Writing Standards. Learn how to explain Google search to your students or teachers, including how Search works, advanced search, searching like you think, and more. Lori is a Google Certified Educator. Information and Technology Instruction All Red Lion East Ballroom
New Release Books Your Students Will Love
Leslie Bermel Junior Library Guild Thousands of children’s books are released each year; which do you choose? This booktalk highlights some of my new favorites among this season’s outstanding new or soon-to-be released titles (Fall and Winter 2014). The talk will include discussion of possible classroom uses, target audience, and why these particular books are so appealing. Participants will have access to personally review the titles discussed and will leave the session with a detailed hand out. Door prize giveaway! Reading Advocacy All Red Lion Lower Terrace
Sasquatch Award Discussion and Presentation to Author Sharon Draper, Winner of the 2013 Sasqautch Award for Out of My Mind
David Winkeljohn Mountlake Terrace Elementary Edmonds Sasquatch Committee Members This session offers an interactive discussion of the Sasquatch book selection process and ways to use the Sasquatch nominee list in your program. Reading Advocacy Elementary Red Lion Upper Terrace MEDIUM | 33
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Author Lunch (ticketed event) 11:30 am -1:00 pm Keiko Kasza, Elementary Level Author
The Wolf ’s Chicken Stew, a 1987 ALA notable book and the winner of the 1989 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, was Keiko Kasza’s first work to be published in the United States. Since then she has written and illustrated many picture books including My Lucky Day, A Mother for Choco, The Dog Who Cried Wolf, Badger’s Fancy Meal and her newest books Silly Goose’s Big Story and My Lucky Birthday. Convention Center Room C
Saturday Afternoon Workshop Blasts!
1:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Included in full and Saturday only conference registration, but pre-registration required. Library of Congress - Primary Documents, Common Core and Books as Hooks
(Participants must bring own laptop.) Kathy Dorr, Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) The ELA Common Core State Standards place a high emphasis on the use of primary sources for the area of informational literacy as well as history and social studies literacy. This workshop will examine how primary sources from the Library of Congress can help meet these standards. We will also integrate strategies from the Stanford’s Reading Like a Historian program and look at how primary sources can support critical thinking and historical competence. Books as Hooks to Primary Sources: Learn creative ways to connect literature with primary sources. Browse primary source sets and activities from the Teacher page. Explore www.loc.gov and search, save, and create your own sets from its vast collections. Share your findings and begin using books as hooks to primary sources with your students. Information and Technology Instruction All
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Convention Center
Room 100 - 600
Feast of Literature
Angie Benedetti, Cluster Manager for the King County Library System Jerene Battisti, Education and Teen Services Coordinator for the King County Library System Once again join Battisti and Benedetti as they whet your appetite with this feast of new literature for teens and the readers who love them. This menu presents new fiction and non-fiction titles for middle school, junior high and high school readers. Each participant will take away a fully annotated bibliography of over 80 titles, which includes fantasies, biographies, fun non-fiction, historical and realistic fiction titles. Participants will also be made aware of recent trends in publishing and will have wonderful books to share with students. Reading Advocacy Middle School / Jr. High Senior High School Supervisors Convention Center Room 200 - 500
How COOL Is Your Library?
(Participants must bring own laptop.) Diana Janzen, Megan Johnson, Laura Day and Mark Ray Vancouver Public Schools Based on a successful activity at a Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Columbia Gorge Regional meeting, this hands-on workshop will use future-focused small group discussions to develop a crowd-sourced Google Form survey that can be used for program development and advocacy. The ‘How COOL is Your Library?’ project aims to help teacher-librarians ensure that their programs and spaces are the best they can be supporting student learning, outstanding instruction and educational innovation. Serving both advocacy and program development outcomes, How COOL is Your Library aims to meet the following objectives: 1) Identify how to make your school library more Connected, Open, Outgoing and Learningcentered; 2) Assess perceptions of the school library program by stakeholders; 3) Connect with stakeholders to strengthen the school library program; and 4) Better position teacher-librarians to lead, teach and support student learning. Combining face-to-face and digital collaboration, participants will talk, share, post, review and walk away with a ready-to-use survey for their school. Information and Technology Instruction, Reading Advocacy, Leadership and Administration All Convention Center Room 300 - 400 VOL 38 NO. 1
2013 Conference Clock Hours Three Hour Split: 1:15 pm to 4:20 pm (Three Almost One hour Presentations)
Clock Hours Information
1:15 pm - 2:10 pm Britannica in the Classroom Britannica Representative
WLMA 2013 Conference: Get It In Gear
2:20 pm - 3:15 pm Making it Even Better: New Content and Tools in ProQuest
Jeff Cutler,Sr. Account Developer/Trainer, ProQuest Join us for a look at some exciting new content and new educational tools in Washington ProQuest resources, coupled with a review of ProQuest’s best Common Core supports.
3:25 pm - 4:20 pm Informational Texts and Where to Find them: Online Resources for Nonfiction and the Common Core State Standards
Deborah Ford With the implementation of the CCSS, educators will be faced with an increasing need for nonfiction and other informational texts. By grade 4, 50% of what students read should be informational. By grade 8, the rate goes up to 55%. At grade 12, the rate is 70%. These standards are not just for English Language Arts classrooms, so what’s an educator to do? Where can you find the informational texts that are being required with increased rigor?” Deborah B. Ford, Junior Library Guild’s Director of Library Outreach, is an award-winning library media specialist and international speaker with almost thirty years of experience as a classroom teacher and librarian in K–12 schools. She is the former District Resource Librarian for San Diego Unified School District, which serves over 180 schools. Traveling across North America, she does seminars for the Bureau of Education and NEFLIN, including “Increasing the Effectiveness of Your School Library Program,” “Best Books of the Year,” and “Web Resources for Educators.” Convention Center Room A
Session Updates For last minute changes and updates, please visit the Washington Library Media Association 2013 Conference Blog Updates page using the QR code (right) or type in the following URL:
October 17- 19, 2013 Yakima Convention Center, Yakima WA Clock hours provided by: Antioch University Seattle • Clock Hours: 7.5 (1 day) OR 15 hrs (2-3 days). • Clock Hours Cost: $15 for 7.5 hrs/$30.00 for 15 hrs Cash, check, or credit card accepted. Clock Hour Requirements: 1. Attend and document 7.5 or 15 hours of sessions, speaker, events, meetings, and exhibits (exhibit: 2 hour maximum. 2. Sign in at the clock hour table when you register at the beginning of the conference (times listed below). 3. Turn in Clock Hour Verification sheet to the supervisor at the Clock Hour table before you leave the conference. A clock hour supervisor will be available at the Clock Hour/Credit booth in the front lobby. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Christie Kaaland, Antioch University Seattle School of Education 2326 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 ckaaland@antioch.edu Phone: 206-268-4000 For more information and the link for the clock hours registration form please use the QR code below or go to: wlma2013.blogspot.com/p/credits-clock-hours.html
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2013 Continuing Education Credits
Earn Continuing Education Credit(s) at Conference Antioch University Seattle’s Continuing Education office is offering one (cost $100) or two credits (cost $150). Checks and credit card payments are accepted with payment due at sign in. You must fill out a registration form with your contact and payment information. Below are the continuing education credit requirements by credit.
One credit
1. Sign in at the Credit/Clock Hour table when you register and pay at the beginning of conference. 2. Attend 10 or more hours of sessions, major speaker events or exhibits (exhibit: 2 hour maximum for credit) 3. Write a 2-3 page paper (pass/fail) discussing significant learning during conference and how the learning will be applied to your teacher-librarian position. Please do not try to exhaustively describe all of the sessions you attended, but look for themes to write about or focus on the sessions that had the most impact on your thinking and learning about your leadership role(s). 4. Keep a written log with brief notes of sessions attended and submit a one-page summary of your major findings and discoveries for the instructor. 5. Create two lesson plans around something new you learned from conference. Lessons should be between 15 and 45 minutes in implementation length. 6. Write a one page reflection paper about one of the lessons. Include discussion of the following: • Why did you pick this lesson? Why was this the right lesson for these students at this time? • How did the lesson go? Did it go as expected or did it require some minor (or major) adjustments? What were they? • What did the students learn and how do you know they learned it? 7. Submit assignments electronically (scan or e-mail), via fax or regular mail to Antioch instructor, Christie Kaaland, no later than Nov. 30, 2012.
For two credits
1. Sign in at the Credit/Clock Hour table when you register and pay at the beginning of conference. 2. Attend 20 or more hours of sessions, major speaker events or exhibits. (exhibits: 2 hour maximum for credit) 3. Write a 2-3 page paper (pass/fail) discussing significant learning during conference and how the learning will be applied to your teacher-librarian position. Please do not try to exhaustively describe all of the sessions you attended, but look for themes to write about, or focus on the sessions that had the most impact on your thinking and learning about your leadership role(s). 4. Keep a written log with brief notes of sessions
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attended and submit a 2 page summary of themes and new learning to the instructor. 5. Create two lesson plans around something new you learned from conference. Lessons should be between 15 and 45 minutes in implementation length. 6. Write a one page reflection about each of the lessons you created and taught. Include discussion of the following: • Why did you pick this lesson? Why was this the right lesson for these students at this time? • How did the lesson go? Did it go as expected or did it require some minor (or major) adjustments? What were they? • What did the students learn and how do you know they learned it? 7. Create a short presentation (15 minutes) that you could present to other teachers (classroom or teacher-librarians) about a new strategy or idea you learned about at conference. Use PowerPoint, or another visual presentation tool. 8. Submit assignments electronically (scan or e-mail), via fax or regular mail to Antioch instructor, Christie Kaaland, no later than Nov. 30, 2012.
Instructor
Christie Kaaland Antioch University, School of Education 2326 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 268-4621 E-mail: ckaaland@antioch.edu
IMPORTANT
Papers and notes will not be returned. Feedback will be provided electronically to participants via e-mail. In addition, participants will receive a paper copy directly from Antioch University after credits are recorded in the Continuing Education office. All work must be received by instructor by November 30, 2012. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a NC (no credit) grade issued. No incomplete and/or refunds will be issued. The Continuing Education credits you earn through this program will be recorded in the database of Antioch University Seattle’s Center for Continuing Education. Once your credit has been recorded, you will receive a print copy of the instructor’s evaluation of your assignments. Antioch does not award letter grades. In order to earn graduate level (500 level) continuing education credit, the work you submit must be of B or better quality. You may order a transcript at any time after receiving notification that you have been awarded continuing education credit. All transcript requests must be in writing. If you have any questions, please contact Antioch University Seattle Center for Continuing Education, 2326 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. VOL 38 NO. 1
2013 Conference Exhibitors
Vendor Partners and Exhibit Hall Map 17 Pemco Insurance 18 Herff Jones/Nystrom 19 Northwest Heritage Resources 20 Northwest Council for Computer Education 21 Washington State Library 22 Bound to Stay Bound 23 School Art Materials 24 Junior Library Guild 25 Boise State University/Education Technology 26 Follett School Solutions 27 Gale-Cenage 28 Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center 29 EBSCO 30 Mackin Educational Resources
FALL 2013
31 ProQuest 33 Britannica Digital Learning 34 Inspire Every Child Foundation 35-38 Peyton Stafford Associates 39-42 Terry Smith & Associates 43 Renaissance Learning 44 Sasquatch Books 45 PERMA-BOUND Books 46 Bronze Bird Books 47 World Book Inc. 49 School Employees Credit Union of WA 50 Seattle Times: Newspapers in Education 59 Alexandria 61 Knights of Veritas
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Breakfast 7:15 – 8:30
Keynote 8:45 – 10:00
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7:00- 8:15
West Ballroom
Veranda
Lower Terrace Upper Terrace
East Ballroom
Yakima Red Lion
Time
Richard Byrne
Lorraine Bruce – VIEW2 Lori Curtis – Rev up Google
Ruta Septys – % High School Author
Session 1 10:30 – 11:30
WLMA Business Lunch*
Mark Holtzen – Teachers Writing Lori Curtis – Twitter
Unconference
Barbara Soots – Guide to OER
Richard Byrne % Discovery, Discussion and Demonstration
Dennis Small – Ed Tech 101
Jodi Kruse – Digitally Safe
Session 2 1:15 – 2:15
Registration and Author Autographing
Lunch 11:30 – 1:00
Exhibits Only 2:15 – 3:15
Keynote 8:30 – 9:45
George Dragich – Next Generation
Jennifer Maydole -‐ Managing Digital Resources Kimberly Rose – Monthly Memos
Amy Cook WCCPBA
Session 1 10:15 – 11:15
Lunch 11:30 – 1:00
Joan Enders – Joshua H. Bates – Primary Sources Leslie Bermel – New Secondary books Eric Ode Dial 811 – Poetry to the Rescue Rachael McClinton – Island of Hope Dawn Prochovnic – Sign Language
Session 2 1:15 – 2:15
Exhibits Only 2:15 – 3:15
Ilana Cone Kennedy Washington State Holocaust Center Kimberly Rose -‐ Research without Regurgitation Rachael McClinton – Northwest Passages
Heidi Rikard – Genre-‐fy Your Fiction
Session 3 3:15 – 4:15
Explore Yakima 4:15 – 6:00
Explore Yakima 4:30 – 6:00
Margie Palatini %– Skype session Kathleen Davis – 5th Graders and Pocket Camcorders
Unconference
Barbara Soots – Evaluating OER
Trish Henry – 21st Century Library on a Budget
Dennis Small – Connect with Common Core
Mary Jo Heller – Sex in the Library
Session 3 3:15 – 4:15
Silent Auction benefiting WLMA Advocacy 8:00 – 4:30 Exhibits Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Joni Sensel Paula Wittman – Julie Hembree – Author Puget Sound Council Best Books -‐ Go Genre Travel Stories… Secondary Inklings Bookstore 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ruta Sepetys -‐ High School Author*
Friday – October 12 Session/ Breakfast
Room G/H
Room F
Room D/E
Room C
Room B
Room A Webinar#&
Room 600
Room 500
Room 400
Room 300
Room 200
Room 100
Plaza Lobby 3 Lobby 4
Yakima Convention Center
Session/ Time
Friday – October 18, 2013
Awards Reception 6:00 – 7:00
Banquet 7:00 – 9:00
Banquet 7:00 – 9:00
Banquet * with Terri Kirk – AASL President Elect
Awards Reception
Awards Reception 6:00 – 7:00
2013 Conference Matrix: Friday, October 18
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Room 600
Room A
Room B
Room F
Session 3:
Session 2:
Session 1:
Friday
East Ballroom Lower Terrace Upper Terrace
Jay Asher – Middle Author*
October 18, 2013
Yakima Red Lion
Room G/H
Room C
Room 500
Room 300 Room 400
Room 200
Room 100
Lobby 4
Saturday – October 19, 2013 Session / Breakfast 6:30 Time 7:00 – 8:15 Yakima Convention Center
Jennifer Maydole -‐ Managing Digital Resources (repeat)
Mary Jo Heller – Sex in the Library
*ticketed event
Lori Curtis – Twitter (repeat) Jessica VanWendel – Think before you Google Jodi Kruse – Digitally Safe (repeat)
Session 6
Session 5
October 19, 2013
2:20 – 3:15 Pierre Guerts Digital Learning Solutions
Room 200/500 – Benedetti & Battisti – Feast of Literature
3:25 – 4:20 Deborah Ford Informational Texts: Online Sources for NF and CC
Room 300/400 – Mark Ray – How COOL is Your Library?
Room 100/600 – Kathy Dorr – LOC
Saturday Workshop Blast 1:15 – 4:15
1:15 – 2:10 Britannica in the Classroom
%Featured Author/Speaker
Session 4
Saturday
Lori Curtis – Google (repeat) Leslie Bermel – New Books -‐ Elementary David Winkeljohn – Sasquatch Award
Keiko Kasza* Elementary Author
Inklings Bookstore 8:00 – close of conference
Mike Fleming – Evergreen Award
Paula Wittmann -‐ Puget Sound Best Books -‐ Elementary
Laura Simeon – Northern Lights – Finnish/Swedish Libraries
Carter Kemp – Washington’s New NF/Informational Award
Craig Seasholes – Collaborators All – WLMA panel
Martha Shinners et al – TLC3 Gathering/Checkin
Unconference
Jay Asher % Middle Author
Nancy Edwards – Collab on Iditarod Trail Justin Mckaughan – Free ebooks and Grants
Unconference
Lunch 11:30 – 1:00
Registration and Author Autographing
Session 5 10:15 – 11:15
Heidi Rikard – Genre-‐fy Your Fiction (repeat) Justin Mckaughan – Into to Creating e-‐books Keiko Kasza % Elementary Author
Session 4 8:30 – 10:00
2013 Conference Matrix: Saturday, October 19
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Planbook
Conferences
Calendar
WLMA
2013
2013
Meetings
October
September
Executive Committee Meetings
27 – 30: AASL Conference Hartford, CT www.ala.org/aasl
2014 January
24 – 28: ALA Midwinter Meeting Philadelphia, PA www.ala.org
March
12 – 14: NCCE Conference Seattle, WA www.ncce.org
June
26 – July 1: ALA Annual Conference Chicago, IL www.alaannual.org 28 – July 1: ISTE 2014 Conference Atlanta, GA www.iste.org
30: Banned Books Week Begins
October
13: Teen Read Week Begins
2014 February
01: Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award and Young Reader’s Choice Award book nominations due. 28: Read Across America
March
15: Evergreen Young Adult Book Award ballots due.
April
School Library Month 01: Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award and Sasquatch Reading Award ballots due. 13 – 19: National Library Week 15: Young Reader’s Choice Award ballots due.
November 9, 2013 May 17, 2014 September 6, 2014
Board of Directors Meetings
October 17, 2013 Yakima, WA March 15, 2014 at University Prepatory School, Seattle
Executive Committee President Leigh Lohrasbi, Yakima President-Elect Anne Bingham, Seattle Immediate Past President Craig Seasholes, Seattle Vice President Sharyn Merrigan, Olympia Treasurer Merrilyn Tucker, Shoreline Secretary Alyse Fritz, Eatonville MEDIUM Editor Jodi Kruse Membership Chair Pat McKinley, Cheney Elementary Level Chair Jan Copeland, Bethel Middle / Jr. High Level Chair Carrie Willenbring, Bethel Senior Level Chair Eileen Ray, Toppenish Higher Education Co-chairs Lorraine Bruce, UW Leona Lindvig, CWU Small Dist. / Private Schools Chair Anna Wiggs, Seattle Webmaster Trish Henry, Spokane OSPI Liaison* Gayle Pauley, Olympia Legislative Chair/Advocacy* Sara Glass, Tumwater Listserv Administrator* Lisa Gallinatti, Auburn *Advisory/non voting positions
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