Category Archives: Conference Notes

Early Chapter Book Bonanza

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Katy K.

Last week, my friend Nakenya and I presented at the Michigan Library Association’s annual conference.  We’ve done several presentations on diverse books for kids and teens at other conferences, but this time, Nakenya wanted to focus on early chapter books … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for KidLitCon 2020

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Katy K.

Dear friends, I know I have been writing less than usual here – but I have had some big news that I’ve been waiting to share with you.  Hopefully I’ll be able to squeeze in some more review writing time … Continue reading →

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KidLitCon 2019 – Saturday

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Katy K.

Saturday This is part two of my notes on KidLitCon 2019 in Providence.  You can take a look at my notes on Friday if you missed them.  There were so many good sessions and I really wished I could have … Continue reading →

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KidLitCon 2019 – Friday

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Katy K.

KidLitCon Providence 2019 – Reaching Readers Thank you very much to my library for sending me to KidLitCon in Providence on March 22 and 23, 2019.  KidLitCon is a tiny conference organized by book bloggers, which does a great job … Continue reading →

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MLA Spring Institute

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Katy K.

Last week, I got to go to the Michigan Library Association’s Spring Institute for the first time.  I’ve never been before because it’s specifically for youth and teen librarians, and I’m officially an adult librarian – someone has to stay … Continue reading →

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Kidlitcon 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Katy K.

Two weekends ago, I was fortunate enough to attend Kidlitcon in Wichita, hosted by the wonderful Melissa Fox of Book Nut and planned by these amazing people: I came back and spent two weeks (punctuated by a weekend of Girl … Continue reading →

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Cybils Call for Judges and Kidlitcon

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katy K.

Why you too should apply to be a #Cybils judge and go to #Kidlitcon 2016! Continue reading →

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Kidlitcon 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Katy K.

I was very grateful to attend Kidlitcon in Baltimore this last weekend, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.  Kidlitcon is a small conference sponsored by the Kidlitosphere, an association of children’s and young adult literature bloggers.  They also sponsor … Continue reading →

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Kidlitcon or Bust!

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Katy K.

Just a quick post – I’m off to Kidlitcon for the first time tomorrow morning!  (It will also be my first time flying off without my children – wish us luck.)  I am super excited to meet my blogging friends … Continue reading →

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My colleagues were asking for my notes from the recent Michigan Library Association conference, so here’s my notes from an inspiring program on teen programming from one of our former interns and, you know, some other teen librarian she’s good … Continue reading →

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Katy K. | Leave a comment