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August 22, 2008
Jon Scieszka at Newark P. L.
The NJ Center for the Book is holding a day long symposium for school and public librarians, educators and parents entitled Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimensions 2008, to be held at the Newark Public Library on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The day of workshops and teaching enhancements will conclude with a lecture by Jon Scieszka, the Library of Congress National Youth Ambassador, introduced by Dr. John Cole of the Library of Congress. A gala reception and book signing will end the day.
The Second Miss Rumphius Award will also be presented.
Door prizes will be presented, including a laptop and a Kindle. Parking, a continental breakfast and a hot and cold luncheon buffet will be provided as part of the registration fee.
Registration information can be found on the NJCFB website at http://www.njcenterforthebook.org
I presented last year at the NJ Center for the Book's Stellar Science Spectacular held at Liberty Science Center and really enjoyed all the programs. I'll be at Newark P.L.'s event this year displaying and answering questions about manga. Try to come if you can!
Sharon Rawlins
Youth Services Consultant
NJ State Library
Posted by rawlins at August 22, 2008 10:36 AM
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