A Library Conference Without the Travel Hassles

' Want to attend a library conference but dread the transportation, hotel and assorted food expenses--not to mention lugging around heavy totebags and luggage? Try attending an online conference! The 4th annual "Your School Library" conference runs from May 25- June 10. With over two weeks planned, there are plenty of days for you to log "into" the conference and participate. And the topics aren't just for teacher or school librarians; there are ten "hot topics" that will feature a variety of speakers from all over the world. A few topics that should interest any librarian (particularly youth services librarians) are "Boys and Books," "Reading Research," and my favorite, "Promoting Reading Through Graphic Novels." (I happen to be presenting one of the sessions within this track. )

Keynote speaker is Stephen Krashen, author of (among other things) The Power of Reading. If you haven't already read this book, you definitely need to add it to your list of MUST READS.

For $130, the conference registration fee seems like a bargain--especially when you can sit back, relax, and attend the conference in your jamies if you like. Ahh, the advantages of online learning!

For more information about Your School Library's 4th annual conference, check out their website here: http://yourschoollibrary.org/

For additional information about Stephen Krashen, visit his website at http://www.sdkrashen.com/

And for information about the topic I'll be presenting at this conference, see the description at
http://yourschoollibrary.org/work/promoting-reading-through-graphic-novels/