Name: Among The Stars: Exploring The Most Critically Acclaimed Books of The Year
Start: 2026-10-16T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-16T14:55:00-0700

Among The Stars: Exploring The Most Critically Acclaimed Books of The Year

Friday October 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm PDT

Veterans A

When adults read, kids win! Plus, making time for books (written for young people) creates another way for you to build relationships, cultivate a sense of community AND demonstrate (through action) that you value reading and literacy. In this session, Jennifer will share some of her favorite (recent) reads for learners of all ages, give away some of her favorites from the list AND share collection development strategies for making sure your shelves are filled with the kinds of books your readers deserve!
Audience: K–12 school librarians and other educators. May also interest school administrators.
Future Ready Librarian Alignment: Inspires Reading Engagement; Curates Digital Resources and Tools; Cultivates Community Partnerships.

Speakers

Jennifer LaGarde

Director of Reader Engagement Initiatives, Bookelicious

Jennifer LaGarde has spent her entire adult life working in public education. She has served as a classroom teacher, a teacher-librarian, a digital teaching and learning specialist, a district-level support staff member, and a statewide leader as a consultant for both the North Carolina... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm PDT
Veterans A 808 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612

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Central Valley Library Camp '26

Jennifer LaGarde

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Central Valley Library Camp '26

Jennifer LaGarde

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