PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE            
CHILDREN’S SERVICES SECTION

Monday, June 2  from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

PRECONFERENCE:

WHAT IS THIS?! Middle Grade? YA? New Adult?

Top Authors Address Category Crossover Confusion

Sponsored by Children’s Services Section & Young Adult Services Section

 

Presenters:

Megan McCafferty, author, moderator

E. Lockhart, author

Robin Wasserman, author

Sarah Mlynowski, author

 

Until 2000, there was no such thing as the New York Times Children’s Bestsellers List. Since then, this increasingly dynamic market has called for the creation of the Children’s Series Bestsellers List in 2004, followed by both the Middle Grade and Young Adult Bestsellers Lists in 2012. Is it only a matter time before there’s a
separate “New Adult” list? Or a distinction is made between “Upper Middle Grade” and “Lower Middle Grade”? The classification of books for young readers has changed drastically in the past decade and continues to evolve so quickly that it’s hard for readers to keep up! Four popular authors who write bestselling novels for children and teens will lead this discussion.

 

 

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

 

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

 

On the Level: A Conversation Starter on Book Leveling Basics

for School and Public Librarians

 

Presenters: Darby Malvey, Youth Services Librarian, Gloucester County

Mary Desmond, Librarian/Media Specialist, Sayreville Upper Elementary

Lynnette Fucci, Monroe Township Library, moderator

 

DRA, Guided Reading, Lexile Numbers, and more! Book leveling can be complicated business, and children's librarians need an increasing amount of on-demand knowledge of these systems to keep up with the expectations of parents, teachers, and school districts. This program will present the basics on books leveling and
provide useful tools for school and public librarians alike. Then we’ll open up the
conversation for your questions, input and experiences on this hot topic.

 

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

 

NJ Summer Reading Committee presents

Author and Illustrator Peter Brown

 

Presenter: Peter Brown, author and illustrator

Allison Santos, Princeton Public Library, moderator

 

Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown will present his art and inspiration for his writing and discuss his Caldecott experience.

 

12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

 

Garden State Book Awards Luncheon

with Daniel Kirk

 

 

Presenter: Daniel Kirk, author

Dawn Zeig, Tenafly Public Schools, moderator

 

Celebrate this year’s winners of the Garden State Book Awards with keynote
speaker Daniel Kirk. Kirk is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 21
popular books for children, including picture books Cat Power; Dogs Rule!; Hush, Little Alien; Library Mouse; Lunchroom Lizard; and Snow Dude. His more recent work includes Elf Realm, a series of young-adult fantasy. Daniel Kirk recently
released the fifth book in his immensely popular Library Mouse series. Book signing to follow.

 

2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

 

Book Buzz for Young Adults & Children

 

Presenters:

Patty Rosati, Director, School and Library Marketing, HarperCollins Children’s Books

Victoria Stapleton, Director, School and Library Marketing, Little Brown & Company

Dina Sherman, Director, School & Library Marketing, Disney Publishing

Representative from Simon & Shuster, Inc.

Liz Burns, New Jersey State Library, moderator

 

What are the must-know books for youth coming out in 2014? Publishers of books for young adults and children will share the hottest upcoming books for your readers. You'll return to your libraries knowing all the books teens and kids will be buzzing about in the upcoming months.

 

4:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

 

The Year’s Best Graphic Novels 2013

 

Presenters:

Karla Ivarson, Ocean County Library System

David Lisa, Camden County Library

Laverne Mann, Cherry Hill Public Library

Tyler Rousseau, Monroe Township Library

C.L. Quillen, West Caldwell Public Library, moderator

 

Graphic novels are more popular than ever before with your library customers.
Update your library's graphic novel collection with suggestions from librarians from around the state. Hear about the best graphic novels published during 2013 in adult, teen and children's categories.

 

We’re All in this Together:

Why Public Librarians Must Advocate for School Librarians

 

Presenters:

Susan Ballard, Immediate Past President, American Association of School Librarians and Past Chair, ALA Task Force on School Libraries

Pat Tumulty, Executive Director, NJLA and Past Co-Chair, ALA Task Force on School Libraries

Jennifer Jamison, Atlantic City High School and Winner of the New York Times “I Love My Librarian” Award

Chelsea Woods, Paterson Free Public Library, moderator

 

The need for strong partnerships between school and public libraries is urgent in NJ, especially in communities where support for school library service is low. This
session will discuss ways for public librarians to be active advocates for permanent school library service, the first step toward constructing sustainable partnerships
between public librarians and library media specialists. Collaborators on each side have a critical role, with the common goal of providing service that promotes achievement among their student patrons.

 

 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

 

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

 

What Little Hands Can Make:

Making the Most of Makerspaces for Children

 

Presenters:

Lynnette Fucci, Monroe Township Library

Peggy Wong, Piscataway Public Library

Maureen Moffitt, Atlantic City Public Library, moderator

 

As makerspaces become increasingly popular, children's librarians find themselves wondering how best to include their young patrons in the maker craze. This program will present examples of successful makerspace programming in the public library for children ages 12 and under. Highlights will include a 3-day entrepreneur camp for children ages 9-12, sewing classes designed for tweens in grades 4-6, and more!

 

 

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

 

Code Name Genesis:

Teaching Our Patrons Coding & Programming Language

 

Presenters:

Lanora Melillo, West Orange Public Library

Susanna Chan, Metuchen Public Library

Peggy Wong, Piscataway Public Library

John LeMasney, LeMasney Consulting

Doug Baldwin, Piscataway Public Library, moderator

 

In the beginning, we instructed our computers and technologies by writing
instructions, or code. Then came graphical users interfaces and Windows / Apple platforms, leaving fewer people with any knowledge of this basic skill for
communicating with technology. Coding is a major part of STEM education, and
libraries are leading the way introducing a new generation to programming and
computer science. Join us for a lively discussion about how NJ Libraries are using Code training to create new   programs and training. Tools include Scratch, GIMP, Kodu, Inkscape, Google Products, Code Academy and more. Programs for adults, teens, and kids will be discussed.

2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

 

Diversity You Can Do:

Diversity Programs Large & Small

 

Presenters:

Kavita Pandey, New Brunswick Free Public Library

Peggy Wong, Piscataway Public Library

Liz Hoens, Maplewood Public Library, moderator                                                                

Celebrating diversity at your library broadens patrons' horizons and enriches lives. Join us to learn about successful approaches to diversity programming in public
library settings! Presenters will focus on both small-scale efforts and large-scale events, and will include strategies for planning, organizing, and advertising. Learn how you can create exciting, interactive and educational programs that celebrate the cultures and interests of your patron population and introduce new experiences to families in your patron base.

 

3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Help! I'm at the Children's Desk:

Children's Reference Tips and Techniques for Adult Services Librarians

 

Presenters:

Robin Rockman, Oradell Public Library & Glen Rock Public Library

Jen Schureman, Gloucester County Library System & Rowan University Libraries

Darby Malvey, Gloucester County Library System, moderator                                          

As shrinking budgets result in shrinking staffs for many public libraries, librarians finds themselves wearing more and more hats on shorter and shorter notice. This program will provide tips and techniques for adult reference librarians and others with limited youth services experience who find themselves covering children's reference responsibilities in their libraries. We'll cover strategies for successfully altering the reference interview, simple ways to find appropriate materials for a given child, and more.