Children's Literature Workshop St. Cloud State University

31st Annual
Children's Literature Workshop

June 21st & 22nd, 2010
Monday & Tuesday - Holiday Inn - St. Cloud, MN

frog illustration

Illustration © Derek Anderson, 2010
Used with permission.

Sponsored by:
Center for Information Media
St. Cloud State University

Presenters

Small Group
Sessions

Register

Tuition Credit Information

St Cloud
Lodging

Planning
Committee

CLW
Wiki

Workshop History

The new Children’s Literature Workshop Wiki shares ideas for using books discussed at the 2009 workshop. Many thanks to the participants who took the credit
course and agreed to share their ideas about using books in classrooms and media centers. Click on the CLW Wiki link above to see ideas and photos.
Click the wiki’s Discussions link to start a conversation. (Sorry about the ads -- we used a free software program.)

Presenters

	Will Hobbs is the author of 17 novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers, and two picture books. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the ALA as Best Books for Young Adults. Far North and Downriver were selected for ALA’s list of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of the 20th Century, and Ghost Canoe received the Edgar Allan Poe Award in 1998 for Best Young Adult Mystery. His books have been nominated for state award lists in over 30 states. Will loves to go backpacking, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking and anything else that’s done outdoors. He and his wife, Jean, live in Durango, Colorado. www.willhobbsauthor.com


	Derek Anderson majored in drawing and painting at Iowa State University and has found his niche in children’s books. Besides illustrating eight books, he has also written and illustrated four of his own titles. Little Quack became a New York Times bestseller and an award winner (ALA/CBC Children’s Choice Award and the National Parenting Publication Gold Award). It is now a four-book series. Ballyhoo Bay was selected as one of five titles to be included in boxes of Cheerios through their First Book campaign. Hot Rod Hamster is Derek’s latest book, due out February 2010. Derek and his wife live in Edina, Minnesota. www.derekanderson.net


	Curtis Hed will treat us to a special “Teacher’s Edition” of his Magic of Reading show. This will be an hour of fun that includes lots of magic, humor and audience participation. Curtis shares how reading and using the library has played an important part in his life, and how it can do the same for others. He has been performing in libraries and schools around the region for 35 years, and lives in Becker, Minnesota. http://curtished.com


	Susan Carr Brown will highlight some of the best of the recently published children’s books. Susan has a B.A. in Russian/Russian Studies from St. Olaf College, Minn. and a M.A. in Library Science from the University of Minnesota. She started her books-related career at a B. Dalton Bookstore before becoming a librarian at the Minneapolis Public Library. Susan has had a variety of roles in the library ranging from youth services to adult services, and she’s worked in several community branch libraries. She and her husband live in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Small Group Sessions

Motivating Readers Through Technology
Kelly Killorn

Kelly will demonstrate several teaching methods that employ technology to motivate middle-level readers. Regardless of your technology experience and skill level, you will learn how to use wikis, blogs, vlogs, social networking sites, and video production software to enhance students’ experiences with books.

Kelly is a sixth grade reading teacher and secondary literacy leader at Olson Middle School in Bloomington, Minn. She holds an M.A. in Ed. from Hamline University, Minn. In 2009, the International Reading Association awarded her its Grand Prize Award for Technology and Reading for the ways she has incorporated the use of technology into daily reading instruction.

Secrets and Skullduggery: Mysteries and More for Tween Readers (grade 5-8)
Jennifer Brannen

Mysteries are making a comeback for younger readers, and authors are frequently blending elements of fantasy, adventure and history into their mysteries. Learn about this surprisingly diverse genre and how to do readers’ advisory for both readers new to mysteries and loyal fans looking to expand their reading horizons.

Jennifer is a Library Associate for the Saint Paul Public Library system and has worked in both adult and youth services. She is currently the chair of MLA’s Readers’ Advisory Round Table, and has an M.L.I.S. from Dominican University/College of St. Catherine.

Hands-On Bookmaking
Laurie Groebner and Marion Klimmek

During this hands-on session, participants will create a variety of “idea containers,” called books. The presentation will include inexpensive and simple ideas that teachers can use to help children create books in the classroom and throughout the curriculum.

Laurie is the 4-6 media specialist at Washington Elementary
in New Ulm. She holds a B.A. in Science from Mankato State University and a Masters in Educational Technology.

Marion is a K-3 media specialist at Jefferson Elementary School in New Ulm and has taught kindergarten, first grade, Title I and K-6 media during her 35 year career. She is a former Southwest Minnesota Reading Council president. Both Laurie and Marion also have a Book Arts Certificate from Hamline University.

Award-Winning Books of 2009-2010
Marcia Thompson

Marcia will share the best of the year’s award-winning books, including the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Geisel, Orbis Pictus awards. A handout of award winning books will be distributed.

Marcia is an Assistant Professor of Information Media at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and has an M.Ed. from Utah State University and an Ed.D. from Indiana University. Before working at SCSU, she was a media specialist at Becker Intermediate School in Minnesota. Marcia is a lifelong reader and lover of books, especially children’s and young adult books

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee includes the following faculty from the Center for Information Media:

Sandra Q. Williams, Professor, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator , Learning Resources & Technology Services
Chris Inkster, Professor, Coordinator of Assessment, Learning Resources & Technology Services

St. Cloud Lodging

Call the Holiday Inn (320-253-9000) for information on lodging for the conference. The Holiday Inn has reserved rooms at a special conference price, but you must mention the Children's Literature Workshop. The Holiday Inn is located in St. Cloud at 37th Avenue and West Division. (click here for map)

Tuition Credit Information

This workshop may be taken as a non-credit activity or for one undergraduate or graduate credit at St. Cloud State University. Credit is for S/U grading only. Information on course requirements for those choosing credit for Workshop: Children's Literature Workshop will be available at the workshop.

	IM 445 (undergrad)	One undergraduate semester credit	approximately $250
	IM 545 (graduate)	One graduate semester credit	approximately $345

Registration fee includes lunch and breaks both days:
$100 student rate on or before June 4, 2010
$175 if postmarked on or before June 4, 2010
$200 if postmarked on or after June 5, 2010

31st Annual Children's Literature Workshop one page flyer, or two page brochure to print out and share (PDF).

(Use legal paper and copy back to back to make a tri-fold brochure.)

For additional information contact Chris Inkster or Sandra Williams

Tuition is subject to change by order of the State University Board. Payment for tuition will be accepted only on site at the workshop.

Clock Hour Certificates will be available.

This workshop may meet the requirements of the 8710.7200 clock hour requirement for reading by increasing knowledge of children's literature and higher order thinking skills. Check with your district.

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Created January 1998 by Sandra Williams and Chris Inkster	St. Cloud State Univ. - MC 110
Last Revision: May 10, 2010	Phone: (320) 308-2062
URL: http://web.stcloudstate.edu/clw	E-mail: cim@stcloudstate.edu