21st Annual Pitt-Greensburg Children's Literature Conference set

Children's Literature ConferenceThe University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will hold its 21st annual Children’s Literature Conference on Friday, May 5. Jay Asher, award-winning author of “Thirteen Reasons Why,” “The Future of Us,” and “What Light,” will be joined by Suzanne Bloom, award-winning author and illustrator of “A Splendid Friend Indeed,” “Bear Can Dance,” and “No Place for a Pig,” as this year’s keynote speakers.

A variety of breakout sessions will be offered with topics designed specifically for writers, teachers, and librarians. The Conference offers ACT 48 and ACT 37 educational credits.

Topics and presenters include:

  • “Paws” to Read Challenge presented by Cyndi Gargan, librarian at Jefferson Elementary School;
  • “Oh, the Place You’ll Go,” presented by Darius Phelps;
  • The Business of Self-Publishing a Novel or Short Story, presented by Luke Fetkovich;
  • Exploring Kate Dopirak’s Books, presented by Marcy Canterna and Kate Dopirak;
  • Move & Groove with Books, presented by Dr. Sandra Reidmiller & Melissa Billingsley;
  • Social Studies and ELA: A Perfect Partnership, presented by Jeff Kuntz, classroom teacher at Punxsutawney Area Middle School;
  • The Art of Storytelling: Kamishibai, presented by Patty Graff, Extension educator of Westmoreland County Penn State Extension, and Diane Hendrick, director of Westmoreland County Community College Children’s Center;
  • Reinvent Your Classroom Library!, presented by Danielle Henzler, director of the Curriculum Center at Duquesne University;
  • Introducing the SCBWI Class of 2014-2017, presented by presented by Marcy Canterna & Kate Dopirak of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of SCBWI;
  • Using Adult Learning Principles to Engage Children in a Writing Workshop, presented by Doug Rosensteel, author of the “Psi Fighter Academy Series.”

Conference fee is $80 with special rates of $60 for retirees and $30 for full-time students. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and book signing.

 

 

Publication Date

Wednesday, December 31, 1969 - 23:00