The 45 th Annual Conference on Children s Literature

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1 The 45 th Annual Conference on Children s Literature March 7-8, 2014 UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center Athens, GA Sponsored by The Department of Language and Literacy Education The University of Georgia

2 Friday, March 7 7:30-9:00 Registration 8:00-5:00 Bookstore Open 8:00-8:35 Georgia Children s Book Award (GCBA) Nominees: Connecting Children and Curriculum Georgia Children s Picture Storybook Award Committee Members Georgia Book (Gr. 4-8) Award Committee Members 8:45-9:00 Welcome: Dean Craig H. Kennedy, College of Education, University of Georgia Introduction by JoBeth Allen, University of Georgia 9:00-10:00 First General Session: Judith Ortiz Cofer Introduction by Kate Bundy, University of Georgia 10:00-11:00 Authors Signing 10:15-11:00 Concurrent Sessions It Takes a Family (NOTE: requires separate registration) Jennifer Holm, Author Celebrating El Dia de Los Libros/Day of the Books! Denise Davila, University of Georgia Using Informational Children s Books to Teach ESL Adults Theresia Enny Anggraini, Ohio State University Exploring Alternative Family Structures Through Picturebooks Chelsey May Bahlmann, University of Georgia Ying Cui, University of Georgia Xiaoli Hong, University of Georgia Bring Content to Life With Poetry! Kellie Whelan-Kim, University of North Georgia Brenda Schulz, University of North Georgia Tracey Allen, University of North Georgia Connecting Literature and Archival Research Jill Severn, UGA Special Collections Library Chuck Barber, UGA Special Collections Library 11:15-12:15 Second General Session: R. Gregory Christie Introduction by Lenda Spears, University of Georgia 12:30-1:45 Luncheon and GCBA Award presentation Presentation of GCBA Award to Jodi Moore by Denise Davila, University of Georgia 2

3 2:00-2:45 Concurrent Sessions Women Who Love Angels: Introducing Poetry Writing Into the Classroom (NOTE: requires separate registration) Judith Ortiz Cofer, author Addressing Social Studies and Literacy Georgia State Standards by Incorporating Lived Experiences of Latino Children Mary Guay, University of Georgia Denise Oen, University of Georgia Multisensory Approach to Literacy Through Storytelling Adra Mayfield, University of West Georgia Kim Marhefka, Sign With Your Heart Anne Wallace, National Storytelling Network Augmented Reality and Children s Books Anne Nechvatal, Ball Ground STEM Academy, Cherokee County Schools Joy Silk, Ball Ground STEM Academy, Cherokee County Schools Jennifer Lewis, Indian Knoll Elementary, Cherokee County Schools Writer Wanna Bees: Nurturing Students as Writers Through a School Wide Program Sherri Kenworthy, Westside Elementary, Marietta City Schools Lead With Literature: Using Literature to Teach Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing, and Language Nancy J. Cavanaugh, Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky 2:45-3:45 Authors Signing 3:00-3:45 Concurrent Sessions Adding a Little Character to Your Curriculum (NOTE: requires separate registration) Jodi Moore, Author Time Travelers: Integrating Children s Literature and History Hannah Fidero, Bethesda Elementary, Gwinnett County Schools Tools for Promoting and Training Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Coaches and Volunteers Barbara C. Hallstrom, DeKalb County Schools, Chair of the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Mary Etta Thomas, retired educator, Co-Chair of the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Wendy Smith, Dekalb County Chair of the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl I Spy: Using Visual Literacy to Support Emergent Readers Jen McCreight, Hiram College Hajnal Eppley, Cleveland Museum of Art I Love YA: Trends, Issues, and Resources in Young Adult Literature Anne McLeod, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, Clarke County Schools Breaking Down the Research Barrier: Differentiation Strategies for the High School Learner Kacy Tedder, Clarke Central High School, Clarke County Schools Jodi Bolgla, Clarke Central High School, Clarke County Schools 4:00-5:00 Third General Session: Jennifer Holm Introduction by Michelle Robinette, University of Georgia 3

4 Saturday, March 8 7:30-8:30 Registration 8:00-12:00 Bookstore Open 8:00-8:35 Georgia Children s Book Award (GCBA) Nominees: Connecting Children and Curriculum Georgia Children s Picture Storybook Award Committee Members Georgia Book (Gr. 4-8) Award Committee Members 8:30-9:00 Authors Signing 9:00-9:45 Concurrent Sessions Transforming the Library Around Genres Renee Chester, Sawnee Elementary, Forsyth County Schools Teaching Writing Craft Lessons Using Personal Mentor Texts Deborah Copher, Oakwood Elementary, Hall County Schools Beyond Newberry and Caldecott: Awards for Diverse Children s and Young Adult Literature Thomas Crisp, Georgia State University Jennifer Tesler, Georgia State University Motivated Readers and Opportunities for Creative Expression: The Rewards of Student Created Podcasts Michelle Robinette, Malcom Bridge Elementary, Oconee County Schools Jessie Robinette, Young Harris College Black Literature: Beyond Slavery and Civil Rights Linda Wall, University of North Carolina at Wilmington Now Showing: iread icreate ishare Digital Projects to Make Your Novels Come to Life! Anna Murdock, Little Mill School, Forsyth County Schools Laura Thornton, Instructional Technology Specialist, Forsyth County Schools Erin Koues, Dave s Creek Elementary, Forsyth County Schools 10:00-10:45 Concurrent Sessions Book Binding That Uses Material People Often Throw Away (NOTE: requires separate registration) Greg Christie, Author Children s Literature in the Age of Apps: Reading and Responding as Digital Composers Caitlin Sabers, Georgia State University Malika Meidinger, Georgia State University Teri Holbrook, Georgia State University Sara Bridges-Rhoads, Georgia State University Superheroes, Robotics the Blob and More: Engaging Reluctant Readers Shawn Kirby, Birney Elementary, Cobb County Schools Marsha Kane, Birney Elementary, Cobb County Schools A Dystopian Discourse: Analyzing the Language of Strong Female Leads in YA Literature Jennifer J. Whitley, University of Georgia Reading Closely for Voice in Contemporary Realistic Fiction Elizabeth Yanoff, The College of Saint Rose 4

5 Cultivating a Community of Lifelong Readers Through Choice and Student-Teacher Conferencing Allisa Abraham Hall, Rockdale Career Academy 11:00-12:00 Fourth General Session: Jodi Moore Introduction by Chelsey Bahlmann, University of Georgia 11:00-12:00 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Elementary School Finals: Middle School Finals: High School Finals: Awards: 5