National Institute Preconferences
ALSC National Institute is sold out and currently on a waitlist. However, we do have space available in our Thursday preconferences. If you would like to register for a preconference, please call 800-545-2433, option 1 and any available ALA representative will be able to register you for the preconference only.
Reading as Resistance: Helping to Re-Ignite a Passion for All Stories
Thursday, 9/19/2024 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Hilton Denver City Center, Denver, CO
Price: ALSC Members: $79 | Other Registrants $94
In this session, participants will work with internationally-recognized language arts teacher and librarian Julia E. Torres. Julia will discuss ways to invigorate and inspire both those who have healthy reading habits and those who have fallen away from reading. This preconference will discuss the essential role of librarians, as well as what participants can do to build a community that works to excite young readers, no matter their age.
Instructor: Julia Torres
Supporting Your Early Literacy Services With the Bell Awards
Thursday, 9/19/2024 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Hilton Denver City Center, Denver, CO
Price: ALSC Members: $79 | Other Registrants $94
A working knowledge of early literacy concepts, skills, and practices remains a foundational competency for children’s librarians, yet the time and resources available for ongoing training are often limited. If you are looking for a resource to support your work with young children and their families, the CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards can help! In this half-day session, participants will hear from current and past Bell Award Selection Committee members and chairs, participate in paired and small group discussion, and have ample opportunity for hands-on practice using Bells resources to connect books and activities with literacy skills and messages.
Instructors: Melissa Depper, Kimberly Powers
Registration for Preconferences is available on the registration page for National Institute. If you have already registered for National Institute and would like to add a preconference, please contact Sarah Polen at the ALSC office.
