Kidlitcon 2010 was held in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 23, 2010. The Society of Bloggers in Children's and Young Adult Literature hosted the conference. Their website is www.KidLitosphere.org.
This document discusses children's and YA book blogs and how they can enhance library services. It provides a list of many popular book blogs written by librarians, reviewers, authors and illustrators. These blogs serve to review and recommend books, discuss titles, and build community among various groups interested in children's and YA literature such as librarians, teachers, readers and publishers. The blogs provide professional development for librarians by keeping them informed on new titles, awards, and programming ideas.
The document discusses how young adult authors and readers interact and build communities online through various platforms like Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, and forums. It provides examples of how authors share their lives, writing process, and opinions on issues. Readers engage through comments, questions, and creating original content. Communities like Nerdfighters have helped encourage reading and break down barriers for some readers.
The document discusses how young adult (YA) authors and readers interact and build communities online through various platforms like Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, and forums. It provides examples of how authors share their lives, writing process, and opinions on issues. Readers connect with authors, ask questions, and create original content. Large online communities like the Nerdfighters encourage reading and creative expression.
The document provides information about the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The TBBC offers audiobooks, braille books, and large print books to people who are blind, have low vision, or have a physical disability that prevents them from reading standard print. Eligible patrons can access these materials through mail delivery, downloading to a digital player, or the BARD app. The TBBC staff can be contacted by phone, email, or mail for help finding materials on subjects and authors of interest.
The document provides information about services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC). TBBC loans braille materials, audiobooks, and large print books to people who are blind, have low vision, have physical disabilities, or reading disabilities. Eligibility requires certification from medical professionals. TBBC has a larger collection than public libraries and offers access through their online catalog, the Braille and Audio Reading Download system, and the National Library Service Catalog. Contact information is provided for TBBC staff who can provide assistance.
This document announces a presentation at the NJASL Fall Conference on Monday at 3:00 PM about free apps and audiobooks available from the New Jersey Talking Book & Braille Center. It provides contact information for Elizabeth Burns and Jennifer Apgar from the Center, and details how to access and download books through BARD, the National Library Service's online braille and audio reading download website.
The document summarizes a presentation about contemporary realistic fiction for middle and high school students. It discusses what contemporary realistic fiction is, why readers enjoy it, and provides popular recent title examples. The presentation focuses on titles from the last five years that reflect today's teens and are set in the present rather than the past. Recommending more current books helps readers connect to the stories and explore issues through fiction in a safe way. Resources for finding additional contemporary titles are also mentioned.
This document discusses blogging about children's and teen books. It provides information about Elizabeth Burns and her blog "A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy". It discusses the growth of blogging about children's literature over time, how to find relevant blogs, and recommends several blogs about children's and teen books written by school librarians, teachers, public librarians, and other groups.
This document discusses children's and YA book blogs and how they can enhance library services. It provides a list of many popular book blogs written by librarians, reviewers, authors and illustrators. These blogs serve to review and recommend books, discuss titles, and build community among various groups interested in children's and YA literature such as librarians, teachers, readers and publishers. The blogs provide professional development for librarians by keeping them informed on new titles, awards, and programming ideas.
The document discusses how young adult authors and readers interact and build communities online through various platforms like Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, and forums. It provides examples of how authors share their lives, writing process, and opinions on issues. Readers engage through comments, questions, and creating original content. Communities like Nerdfighters have helped encourage reading and break down barriers for some readers.
The document discusses how young adult (YA) authors and readers interact and build communities online through various platforms like Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, and forums. It provides examples of how authors share their lives, writing process, and opinions on issues. Readers connect with authors, ask questions, and create original content. Large online communities like the Nerdfighters encourage reading and creative expression.
The document provides information about the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The TBBC offers audiobooks, braille books, and large print books to people who are blind, have low vision, or have a physical disability that prevents them from reading standard print. Eligible patrons can access these materials through mail delivery, downloading to a digital player, or the BARD app. The TBBC staff can be contacted by phone, email, or mail for help finding materials on subjects and authors of interest.
The document provides information about services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC). TBBC loans braille materials, audiobooks, and large print books to people who are blind, have low vision, have physical disabilities, or reading disabilities. Eligibility requires certification from medical professionals. TBBC has a larger collection than public libraries and offers access through their online catalog, the Braille and Audio Reading Download system, and the National Library Service Catalog. Contact information is provided for TBBC staff who can provide assistance.
This document announces a presentation at the NJASL Fall Conference on Monday at 3:00 PM about free apps and audiobooks available from the New Jersey Talking Book & Braille Center. It provides contact information for Elizabeth Burns and Jennifer Apgar from the Center, and details how to access and download books through BARD, the National Library Service's online braille and audio reading download website.
The document summarizes a presentation about contemporary realistic fiction for middle and high school students. It discusses what contemporary realistic fiction is, why readers enjoy it, and provides popular recent title examples. The presentation focuses on titles from the last five years that reflect today's teens and are set in the present rather than the past. Recommending more current books helps readers connect to the stories and explore issues through fiction in a safe way. Resources for finding additional contemporary titles are also mentioned.
This document discusses blogging about children's and teen books. It provides information about Elizabeth Burns and her blog "A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy". It discusses the growth of blogging about children's literature over time, how to find relevant blogs, and recommends several blogs about children's and teen books written by school librarians, teachers, public librarians, and other groups.
The document discusses blogging about children's and teen books, providing an overview of the history and growth of book blogging since 2006. It profiles several influential book blogs run by school librarians, teachers, public librarians, and other book lovers. Recommendations are made for how to find the "right" blogs to follow based on one's interests and professional role.
The document summarizes accessible reading services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements, available formats including braille, audiobooks, and large print, and how individuals can apply for and receive materials by mail or download. The TBBC works with public libraries to complement their collections and provide accessible reading options for those who are blind, visually impaired, or have physical disabilities.
This document provides links and information for an upcoming Book Discussion Leader's Tea. It lists several popular books that could be discussed, including The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. It also shares several book blogs and websites that provide reviews, reading challenges, and information about the book industry.
The document provides guidance for youth services librarians on how to be effective readers' advisors. It discusses classic elements of readers' advisory like genre, reading level, and plot. It also emphasizes the importance of reading widely, being enthusiastic, and having in-depth knowledge to provide recommendations. The document concludes with advice to read extensively so you can confidently recommend books in different genres.
The document provides information about resources and services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It outlines eligibility criteria for services including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It describes available formats including braille, audiobooks, large print, and digital machines. The TBBC loans special format materials by mail or download and helps eligible patrons access the National Library Service catalog.
The document summarizes resources and services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It outlines specialized formats including Braille, audiobooks, and large print available through the National Library Service and how to apply for and access these materials through mail or digital download. The document provides an overview of the history of services for the blind and details additional assistive technologies and related organizations that complement TBBC resources.
The document provides information about an upcoming presentation on making story hours and programs accessible. It will cover how to select accessible books and crafts, working with interpreters, and information on Braille toys, tactile graphics, and large print. The presenters will be Elizabeth Burns and Jennifer Servello from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center, and they provide their contact information and links to additional accessibility resources.
The document announces a New Jersey Youth Services Forum to take place on Thursday, October 28, 2010. It lists the speaker, Elizabeth Burns from the NJSL Talking Book & Braille Center, and includes a quote praising engaging in daily professional development through blogs and interactions.
This document provides a list of websites for various publishers, authors, and organizations that are relevant for engaging teen readers. Websites are included for publishers like Egmont USA, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Harper Teens, and Scholastic, as well as for individual authors and series. The list also contains sites for organizations focused on promoting reading among teens such as Readergirlz and Brimful Curiosities.
This document discusses the role of children's and YA book blogs in enhancing library services. It provides a list of popular book blogs run by librarians, reviewers, and authors. It also mentions the Kidlitosphere online community and conventions that bring bloggers and industry professionals together to share resources and ideas about children's and YA literature.
The document summarizes free downloadable audiobook services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. It outlines who qualifies for services, including the blind, those with low vision, the deaf/blind, and those with physical or reading disabilities. It describes the different audiobook formats available, including cassettes, digital downloads, as well as the Braille and Audio Reading Download website. The document also provides information on commercial audiobook players and text-to-speech options.
The document summarizes resources available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSL TBBC) including audiobooks, braille materials, large print books and magazines for those who are blind, have low vision, are deaf/blind, or have physical or reading disabilities. It provides information on commercial and non-commercial sources for audiobooks, digital materials, as well as resources from the National Library Service and Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Contact information is provided for the youth services consultant.
The document discusses various options for students with disabilities to access audiobooks, large print books, and Braille materials for their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSL TBBC). It provides information on commercial and non-commercial sources for downloadable audiobooks, digital talking books, Braille books, and large print books. The document also reviews services and resources for textbooks and school materials from organizations like Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic.
The document summarizes services for children from the New Jersey State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NJLBH). It outlines the different formats available for children's books including braille, large print in various font sizes, and audio formats. The document also lists some popular children's book awards and provides links to resources for finding children's audiobooks through the library. It encourages local libraries to make their summer reading programs accessible to all children through accommodations and an inclusive welcoming environment.
The document discusses blogging about children's and teen books, providing an overview of the history and growth of book blogging since 2006. It profiles several influential book blogs run by school librarians, teachers, public librarians, and other book lovers. Recommendations are made for how to find the "right" blogs to follow based on one's interests and professional role.
The document summarizes accessible reading services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements, available formats including braille, audiobooks, and large print, and how individuals can apply for and receive materials by mail or download. The TBBC works with public libraries to complement their collections and provide accessible reading options for those who are blind, visually impaired, or have physical disabilities.
This document provides links and information for an upcoming Book Discussion Leader's Tea. It lists several popular books that could be discussed, including The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. It also shares several book blogs and websites that provide reviews, reading challenges, and information about the book industry.
The document provides guidance for youth services librarians on how to be effective readers' advisors. It discusses classic elements of readers' advisory like genre, reading level, and plot. It also emphasizes the importance of reading widely, being enthusiastic, and having in-depth knowledge to provide recommendations. The document concludes with advice to read extensively so you can confidently recommend books in different genres.
The document provides information about resources and services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It outlines eligibility criteria for services including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It describes available formats including braille, audiobooks, large print, and digital machines. The TBBC loans special format materials by mail or download and helps eligible patrons access the National Library Service catalog.
The document summarizes resources and services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It outlines specialized formats including Braille, audiobooks, and large print available through the National Library Service and how to apply for and access these materials through mail or digital download. The document provides an overview of the history of services for the blind and details additional assistive technologies and related organizations that complement TBBC resources.
The document provides information about an upcoming presentation on making story hours and programs accessible. It will cover how to select accessible books and crafts, working with interpreters, and information on Braille toys, tactile graphics, and large print. The presenters will be Elizabeth Burns and Jennifer Servello from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center, and they provide their contact information and links to additional accessibility resources.
The document announces a New Jersey Youth Services Forum to take place on Thursday, October 28, 2010. It lists the speaker, Elizabeth Burns from the NJSL Talking Book & Braille Center, and includes a quote praising engaging in daily professional development through blogs and interactions.
This document provides a list of websites for various publishers, authors, and organizations that are relevant for engaging teen readers. Websites are included for publishers like Egmont USA, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Harper Teens, and Scholastic, as well as for individual authors and series. The list also contains sites for organizations focused on promoting reading among teens such as Readergirlz and Brimful Curiosities.
This document discusses the role of children's and YA book blogs in enhancing library services. It provides a list of popular book blogs run by librarians, reviewers, and authors. It also mentions the Kidlitosphere online community and conventions that bring bloggers and industry professionals together to share resources and ideas about children's and YA literature.
The document summarizes free downloadable audiobook services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. It outlines who qualifies for services, including the blind, those with low vision, the deaf/blind, and those with physical or reading disabilities. It describes the different audiobook formats available, including cassettes, digital downloads, as well as the Braille and Audio Reading Download website. The document also provides information on commercial audiobook players and text-to-speech options.
The document summarizes resources available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSL TBBC) including audiobooks, braille materials, large print books and magazines for those who are blind, have low vision, are deaf/blind, or have physical or reading disabilities. It provides information on commercial and non-commercial sources for audiobooks, digital materials, as well as resources from the National Library Service and Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Contact information is provided for the youth services consultant.
The document discusses various options for students with disabilities to access audiobooks, large print books, and Braille materials for their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSL TBBC). It provides information on commercial and non-commercial sources for downloadable audiobooks, digital talking books, Braille books, and large print books. The document also reviews services and resources for textbooks and school materials from organizations like Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic.
The document summarizes services for children from the New Jersey State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NJLBH). It outlines the different formats available for children's books including braille, large print in various font sizes, and audio formats. The document also lists some popular children's book awards and provides links to resources for finding children's audiobooks through the library. It encourages local libraries to make their summer reading programs accessible to all children through accommodations and an inclusive welcoming environment.