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Join us in Murfreesboro for #TASLCON19!September 29-October 1, 2019
TASLCON2019 Making Your Case to Attend
Making Your Case to Attend adapted from ALA, https://2019.alaannual.org/steps-making-case
Pre-Conference Sessions
The New AASL Standards in ActionSunday, September 29, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMJoin us for a 2-hour pre-conference workshop on implementing the new AASL National School Library Standards. This session will be presented by members of the TASL Standards Implementation Task Force and school librarians who have experience using the new standards in their own school libraries. Cost: FREE
Crown: The Making of an Award Winning Picture Book Derrick BarnesSunday, September 29, 2019 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMAuthor Derrick Barnes shares the journey of creating his book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, winner of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor and the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award. Member Price: $25Non-Member Price: $50
Award Winning Authors TASL’s annual conference has a prestigious line up of award-winning authors that appeal to all ages. Interacting with authors allows school librarians to bring back ideas for including books in the curriculum and/or encouraging books for independent reading based on students’ interests. This year’s authors include: Robert Beatty, Derrick Barnes, Sharon Cameron, Tiffany Whitehead, Sheba Karim, Beth Ferry, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Julian Winters.
Breakout Sessions and Keynote Speakers TASL will have more than sixty breakout sessions and several keynote presentations on timely topics from prominent experts in our field. These sessions will provide realistic, practical strategies that librarians will be able to bring back and implement in their schools immediately.
Vendor Booths The exhibit hall will be filled with vendors showcasing the latest resources and technology available to schools and librarians. Attendees can take advantage of conference discounts and save valuable time previewing materials.
We've prepared some materials to help you –– Make Your Case!
Administrator Justification Letter |