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Related Conferences/Conventions :
New Jersey Center for the Book
Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimensions 2008
Building on our successful Stellar Science Spectacular at the Liberty Science Center last September, the New Jersey Center for the Book will hold another event at the Newark Public Library on October 22, 2008. Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimensions 2008. Registration will be limited to 220 so register early by mail, fax or online. Continental breakfast, lunch and parking included.
Great News! Jon Scieszka has been added to the afternoon program.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, the New Jersey Center for the Book will present Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimensions 2008, at the Newark Public Library. Jon Scieszka, recently appointed by the Librarian of Congress as the Inaugural National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, will be speaking at 2:45. Following his keynote address, you are invited to stay for a gala closing reception.
Complete program is available on the NJ Center for the Book website http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/news_events/Oct22Program.pdf
Online Registration: http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/registration/register.php
Reminder: Submit your nomination for the Second Miss Rumphius Award, which will be presented on Oct. 22, 2008. http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/news_events/rumphius.pdf
The audience will be teachers, librarians, principals, school superintendents, and parents. Teachers and school library media specialists will receive 5 Professional Development hours for the full day. See attached PDF document for details. Online registration will be available very soon on the NJ Center for the Book website (http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/ )
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This year’s Miss Rumphius Award will honor librarians and school media specialists who are stellar in spreading ideas and literacy, perpetuating the idea of excellence in our profession. Nomination Deadline: September 1,2008
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