Screen cap of the Sched app showing the "My Account" gear icon in the lower right corner, circled in red, with a red arrow pointing to the very last option in that menu, "Refresh All Data", also circled in red.
If you haven't, be sure to refresh the Sched app to make sure you're seeing the most up-to-date session info - some folks have added links and notes to their session descriptions (and more may follow, so be sure to refresh every so often!). #NJASL23
Author, educator, and now school librarian Vera Ahiyya begins her keynote. On the projection screen to her right, text that reads "Finding ourselves in the story"
So excited to hear from keynote speaker Vera Ahiyya, teacher and author, who just shared that she's recently earned her school library degree! #NJASL23
A view of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, 12/5/23, 8am
It is a GREAT day for learning!
We're heading into the final lap of #NJASL23, with an amazing keynote coming up shortly, and more amazing learning sessions! Capped off by an incredible panel of practitioner experts discussing information literacy in NJ!
...NJSPA’s selection for the National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal of the Year. We are thankful that he took the time out to be with us at #njasl23!
The Atlantic City Boardwalk by dawn's early light.
It is a GREAT day for learning!
We're heading into the final lap of #NJASL23, with an amazing keynote coming up shortly, and more amazing learning sessions! Capped off by an incredible panel of practitioner experts discussing information literacy in NJ!
Incredible panel of authors sharing their thoughts & insights at the Authors Luncheon! From right to left: #NJASL23 Derrick Barnes, Ellen Oh, Daniel Nayeri, and Chaz Hayden, moderated by our own Amy G.!
Incredible panel of authors sharing their thoughts & insights at the Authors Luncheon! #NJASL23 Derrick Barnes, Ellen Oh, Daniel Nayeri, and Chaz Hayden, moderated by our own Amy G.!
Day two! Ready to talk all things comics in author’s alley at #njasl23 .
Author & illustrator Rashad M. Davis and his family
We are having FUN at #NJASL23!
Author & illustrator Rashad M. Davis and his family were having a great time celebrating with us!
Stop by my table at Authors Alley to sign up to win this framed signed print of some of my characters hanging out with their picture book friends. The winner will be announced at 4pm. #njasl #njasl23 @njasl.bsky.social
Okay, friends, let's do this! Day 2 of #NJASL23 is kicking off!
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Author Daniel Nayieri striking a regal profile pose and holding up a picture frame adorned with the words Celebration, Success, Hospitality, NJASL 2023
Folks are having FUN at #NJASL23!
Author Daniel Nayieri strikes a pose!
Author @ElloEllenOh and our @MackinLibrary Rep @GottliebJessica smiling and holding up a picture frame adorned with the words Celebration, Success, Hospitality, NJASL 2023 celebrating!
Folks are having FUN at #NJASL23! Author @ElloEllenOh and our @MackinLibrary Rep @GottliebJessica are celebrating!
Infographic showing the US, color codes to show states with no, pending, or passed anti-LGBT+ legislation. Only 13 states do not have current or pending legislation.
As Ellen Oh shares the importance of making sure ALL our students feel safe & valued in the library, she shares an infographic depicting states where anti-LGBT+ legislation is pending or passing. #NJASL23
Incredible to hear Neil Grimes and Dr. Ellen Pozzi's research presentation on the effectiveness of Bookji! As well as Jennifer Coppock-Huegel's promising experiences while using Bookji with her students. @njasl.bsky.social #NJASL23
For more info visit: njasl2023.sched.com/event/1VWWg/...
Ellen Oh speaking. To her right is a projected slide that reads, "Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself." Quote attributed to Mohsin Hamid
"Kids need to learn to be empathetic, whether through interacting with people who are differ me than them, or by reading about others." Author & We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh #NJASL23
Ellen Oh begins her opening keynote.
Ellen Oh sharing how much libraries mean to her.
That's right, ya'll: @ElloEllenOh is our first keynote speaker! #NJASL23
NJASL President-Elect Karen Grant during her welcome address, with the logo for the conference to her right. Logo is a globe rising from an open book. Around the globe are figures of various hues, each linked by a book. The title: A World of Stories: A Celebration of Diversity in School Libraries
We've already been enjoying some great learning, now we're getting our official welcome from NJASL President-Elect Karen Grant! #NJASL23
Tuesday, 12/5, at 12:15, you don't want to miss this incredible panel!
Information Literacy Panel at NJASL 2023 Fall Conference sched.co/1WL0J #njasl23
If you've ever wondered how NJASL sets up PD events, or if you have suggestions or ideas, or if you'd like to present for NJASL, come by the NJASL PD Team meet up (all are welcome!) at NJASL 2023 Fall Conference
Mon. 12/4 at 1:45
sched.co/1WrQe #njasl23 @sched
I’m all set for the #NJASL conference today and tomorrow. Stop by Authors Alley and say hi. You can pre-order a copy of Mac and the Millstone of Time. See you soon! #njasl23 #kidlit #kidlitart
Picture of Atlantic City, mostly obscured by fog.
It may be gray outside, but #NJASL23 is getting ready to kick off at the Hard Rock!
Can't wait to see you!
Here are the first two slides for my presentation at the New Jersey Association of School Librarians conference on Monday. If you’re a New Jersey school librarian you can add my presentation to your SCHED calendar here using this link: njasl2023.sched.com/event/1VWYW #njasl23
