On a Thursday in May at Shenandoah University, two nationally known children’s authors received the kind of reception usually reserved for pop music stars. Katherine Applegate, the author of more than 150 books, including the 2013 Newbery Medal ... Continue Reading Creating a Culture of Children’s…
For the Love of An Author Children's Literature Conference Draws Top Authors, Illustrators and Hundreds of Attendees
Patricia Becker-Sabik has attended Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference every year that she’s been a librarian at a middle school in Loudoun County, Virginia. She tells her students about what she learns from the authors and ... Continue Reading For the Love of An…
A Shenandoah Story to Remember Shenandoah's 32nd Annual Children's Literature Conference Explores The Enduring Power of Tales Well-Told
Children’s book author and the nation’s first Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jon Scieszka kicked off Shenandoah University’s 32nd Annual Children’s Literature Conference on June 26, calling it the “best and smartest children’s literature ... Continue Reading A Shenandoah Story to Remember…
Second-ever ‘Rockin’ the Library’ Event Kicks Off 32nd Children’s Literature Conference, June 26-30 Public event features food, DJ and special guests on the steps of Handley Library
Shenandoah University will kick off its 32nd annual Children’s Literature Conference “Once Read, Never Forgotten: Creating Readers One Book at a Time,” by inviting the public to attend its second-ever “Rockin’ the Library” event on Monday, June 26, ... Continue Reading Second-ever ‘Rockin’ the Library’ Event…