Here are all the sessions I attended with links to the presentations (if available). Mostly I do these conference recaps for me. I use past blogs to remember what I have done and to review presentations as needed. However, if you are interested in some of these topics too, that's what we call a win-win!
Monday, April 15
- Conference Orientation
- Collaborations to Promote Reading
- Librarians & Techs talk TexQuest
Tuesday, April 16
- General Session I
- Diverse Voices in YA Lit
- Creating Library Spaces for all Learners
- When your School Library is Closed, Take it Outside
- Dynamic Duo! Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction for Teens
- TexQuest + Digital Tools
Wednesday, April 17
- Tayshas Reading List Author Panel
- Digital Tools to Support Reading and Writing
- Best of the Web
- 50+ Makerspace Ideas for high school
Thursday, April 18
- 9:15-10:45 Disrupting Thinking & Engaging Readers
I totally enjoyed all of the author sessions I attended (#authorsaremyrockstars), especially Disrupting Thinking. I read the book as a book study last summer. It was an easy read, and now that I saw the authors in person, I can see why. They have great chemistry, and they are really funny too. It is always exciting to hear an author talk about her/his book. However, I also love hearing about what other librarians are doing in their libraries. So I try to balance the sessions, some author sessions and some instructional sessions, when deciding where to go. I don't really attend any of the round table meetings. I know there is a lot of good information there, but sometimes they can be a bit overwhelming.
Here are the authors from Disrupting Thinking . . .
In addition to all the great sessions, Blanca, Alleasha and I took a trip to the new Austin Downtown library. It is amazing! I always enjoy seeing someone else's space; it gives me new ideas. The big takeaway from this outing is the fact that the library has an ongoing scavenger hunt for their library, and it is broken down by age group. This is something I would like to do starting next year.
I especially loved the rooftop garden which is probably not something I will be able to do, but it sure would be cool.
Here are a few of the pictures I took of the library . . .
Every day is a good day when you are learning something new. Thanks for stopping by!
Here are the authors from Disrupting Thinking . . .
In addition to all the great sessions, Blanca, Alleasha and I took a trip to the new Austin Downtown library. It is amazing! I always enjoy seeing someone else's space; it gives me new ideas. The big takeaway from this outing is the fact that the library has an ongoing scavenger hunt for their library, and it is broken down by age group. This is something I would like to do starting next year.
I especially loved the rooftop garden which is probably not something I will be able to do, but it sure would be cool.
Here are a few of the pictures I took of the library . . .
Every day is a good day when you are learning something new. Thanks for stopping by!
