YALS Fall Conference 2019 : Teen Lit Love

Fall Conference 2019: Teen Lit Love

HealthTrust

25 Triangle Park Drive

Concord, NH

September 26^th, 2019 

10:00 – 10:10    Business meeting 

10:15 – 11:00     Panel: KidLit603

NH Authors, Adi Rule and Erin Moulton, introduce Kidlit603-- a network that aims to connect, celebrate, and support the author community across the granite state. They'll introduce an impressive list of New Hampshire authors and illustrators as well as answer questions like, what is the difference between an indie, self, and traditionally published author? What can an author bring to my library? What do I do with an author, anyway? There will be time for Q&A and for librarians to share how Kidlit603 could help bridge the gap between local artists and local libraries.

11:05 – 11:15    Isinglass and Flume Update

Flume and Isinglass chair Justine Fafara will review the 2020 Isinglass and Flume nominees and offer suggestions for Flume and Isinglass programming and displays.

11:20 – 11:45   Now Steal This: Reader’s Advisory

Engage in a discussion surrounding Reader’s Advisory for teens. Find new ideas for Reader’s Advisory through examples from other libraries.  

11:45 – 12:30    Lunch Break     

12:30 – 1:00     Featured Speaker – M.T. Anderson

M.T. Anderson is an award winning author and the recipient of the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award for his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.

1:00 – 1:20       Social Networking/Purchase Books

Purchase books by authors featured at today’s conference and enjoy time to socialize and network with your colleagues.

1:30 – 2:15     Poetry for Teens

Hear from NH teen poet laureate Cat Dixson. NH librarians Katie Spofford from Wadleigh Memorial Memorial Library and Denise LaFrance from the Dover Public Library will discuss successful poetry programming for teens at the library.

2:15 – 2:45     Let Your Voice Be Heard: How to Create a Teen Driven Program at Your Library

Learn how to engage teens and let them drive programming for your library. Panelists including Luke Kirkland and Julia Lanter will discuss successful teen-led programs at their libraries.

2:45                Raffle

3:00                End of Conference

*Please read the NHLA Cancellation policy before registering.