Schedule
October 2026
2–3
“Using Photos, Videos, and Webcams to Enrich Informational Literacy,” ALSC National Institute, Buffalo, NY
13
“Info-licious Books that Excite, Inspire, and Inform,” Massachusetts Reading Association, Southeast Regional Dinner, Fireside Grill, Middleboro, MA
14
Nonfiction Personal Learning Community, Michigan Association of School Librarians (virtual)
November 2026
1
“Developing a Plan for an Info-licious Library: From Collection Development to Instruction,” Connecticut Association of School Librarians Conference, Groton, CT
11
Nonfiction Personal Learning Community, Michigan Association of School Librarians (virtual)
12
“20 Ways to Nurture and Nourish Nonfiction Readers,” Arlington, VA Public School District (virtual)
15
Newton Children’s Book Festival, American Legion Nonatum Post 440, 295 California St., Newton, MA
19–22
“5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Literacy Instruction with an Innovative System for Classifying Informational Children’s Books,” National Council of Teachers of English, Philadelphia, PA
December 2026
3
“Oh, the Irony! How Melvil Dewey’s Quest for Efficiency Prioritized the Books He Valued Least,” Library History Seminar XV, American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (virtual)
4
“The Surprising Story of Nonfiction’s Negative Name: Why Nineteenth-century Librarians ‘Othered’ the Literature They Valued Most and How that Affects Us Today,” Library History Seminar XV, American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (virtual)
9
Nonfiction Personal Learning Community, Michigan Association of School Librarians (virtual)
January 2027
3
“Tips and Tools for Nonfiction Read Alouds,” Arlington, VA Public School District (virtual)
For more information, read the Planning a Visit page, and then please contact Melissa.