- June 26 - July 2, 2008
News
ALA@WSU Student Officers:
President: Maureen Simari bb1670@wayne.edu
Vice President: Heather Harrison bb7485@wayne.edu
Secretary: Vacant; Elections in September
Treasurer: Vacant; Elections in September
Webmaster: Leah Chamblee dx2573@wayne.edu
Events
Upcoming Michigan Library Association Events
Literature, The Child and The Teen 2008
September 25, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Farmington Community Library
Farmington Hills, MI
A Matter of Interest: Matching Books to Readers
This is a special daylong conference offering stimulating speakers, storytelling, book discussions and idea
sharing.
Keynote speaker Donna Jo Napoli has written books in multiple genres and will share ideas on how we can match
books to readers. she will cover a wide range of books, including books with disturbing content that she
feels are necessary to develop the empathy of the child. Donna Jo will also share ideas about Hi-Lo books.
What's hi about them; what's lo and who are they for?
The day will conclude with storytelling by professional storyteller R. Craig Roney.
Participants are encouraged to read all of the titles in their assigned discussion groups to ensure
the most rewarding sharing of ideas. A member of the Literature, the Child and the Teen Committee will
contact you regarding your discussion group choices.
DISCUSSION LEADERS
KAREN BECKNELL, Lamphere Schools (retired) - MAME member
BARBARA CLARK, Birmingham Public Schools
ANGIE KIDD, Baldwin Public Library
DAN KRAMER, Wayne State University
ANNA McGUIRE, Farmington Community Library
JILL WEBB, Farmington Community Library
MLA 2008 Conference
October 22, 2008 through October 24, 2008
Radisson Hotel
Kalamazoo, MI USA
Register Early
Early bird registration ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008. Registration fees will go up $10 - $20 per pass after the deadline.
See the registration page for conference fees.
Hotel Information
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
100 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 888-201-1718
Contact: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Phone: 888-201-1718
Upcoming ALA Conferences
ALA Midwinter Conference
2009 Midwinter Meeting, Denver, CO: Jan 23–28, 2009
ALA Annual Conference
2009 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL: July 9–15, 2009