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Wednesday, October 28
 

2:30pm EDT

Preconference Afternoon Session - Idea Exchange
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3
The Idea Exchange is a free-flowing, conversation generating, resource collecting session where participants roam from table to table to learn from one another’s expertise and leave with practical ideas you can adapt in your own practice and setting
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3
  Preconference
 
Thursday, October 29
 

9:15am EDT

Breakout Session - Book Battle Ideas for Fun and Collaboration
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
West 3
This session will provide ideas for implementing district-wide and cross-district book battles in your school. Librarians from Kalamazoo and Grand Haven will share how collaborative book battles stretch time, budgets, and staff power across districts. Discover practical tools, shared resources, and creative strategies that make statewide reading competitions more joyful, efficient, and accessible. You will also learn how Ann Arbor Public Schools’ library department transformed the Great Lakes Great Books Award, presented annually by the Michigan Reading Association, into a district-wide book battle accessible to every elementary student. Come to this session to learn how your school can collaborate and have fun with book battles!
Speakers
JL

Jill Lansky

Kalamazoo Public Library
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Maggi Rohde

School Librarian, Ann Arbor Public Schools
K-2 Librarian for 20 years, actor, parent, queer + trans.
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LC
KJ
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
West 3
  Sessions

9:15am EDT

Breakout Session - Diversity by Design: Building Inclusive Book Collections
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Conservatory
A collection that reflects our diverse world takes thought, data, and intentional action. In this practical and engaging session, participants will explore tools and strategies for assessing gaps in their library collections and transforming them into spaces that authentically represent and affirm all students. Learn how to use diversity audits, circulation data, and student feedback to guide collection development decisions while balancing curriculum needs and student interests. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for building inclusive collections, increasing student engagement, and creating a library where every student feels seen, valued, and connected through books.
Speakers
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Lauren Mobley

School Library Media Specialist, Promise Career Institute High School

Thursday October 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Conservatory
  Sessions

1:00pm EDT

Breakout Session - Booktalk Bonanza: Elementary and Middle School
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Conservatory
Join Alexa, Kelly, and Julia as they book talk their favorite books of the past year. We'll share our most-loved books to help you build your collections and your own TBR list. We will cover everything from picture books to middle grade books, representing diverse experiences and a wide range of genres. 
Speakers
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Julia Reynolds

Elementary Librarian, West Ottawa Public Schools
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Alexa Lalejini

Library Media Specialist, Rockford Public Schools
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Kelly Boston

School Librarian
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Conservatory
  Sessions

1:00pm EDT

Breakout Session - Computational Thinking Meets Literacy: Hands-on Pathways to Empower Learners
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
West 3
Computational thinking is an essential literacy that helps students develop the problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative skills they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. School library media specialists are uniquely positioned to bring these concepts to life through literature, inquiry, and meaningful learning experiences. In this interactive workshop, discover how engaging read-alouds and quality children's literature can become powerful entry points for teaching computational thinking concepts such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. Through hands-on activities and cross-curricular connections, you'll explore practical strategies for weaving computational thinking into literacy instruction, storytime, research, and maker experiences.
Speakers
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Judy Bowling

Instructional Technology and Library Consultant, Wayne RESA
Judy Bowling currently serves as an Instructional Technology and Library Consultant at Wayne RESA. Prior to this role, she served as a classroom teacher, technology specialist, library media specialist, and Media & Technology Coordinator in Livonia Public Schools. With a Master of... Read More →
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Laura Gabrion

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA
Laura Gabrion is an Literacy Consultant for Wayne RESA. In 2017, Laura defended her dissertation in Reading Education with an emphasis on improving student writing. Her current projects and interests involve disciplinary literacy, literacy coaching, family/community engagement, self... Read More →
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
West 3
  Sessions

1:00pm EDT

Breakout Session - MeL in the School Library: Powerful Resources for Student Success
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
West 1
The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) provides every Michigan student and educator with free access to high-quality e-resources that support research, literacy, career exploration, and classroom instruction.  This session will introduce school librarians to MeL’s extensive collection of databases, eBooks, educator resources, and student-friendly tools that support K-12 learning. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating MeL resources into instruction, reinforcing information literacy skills, and promoting equitable access to trusted information.  Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the most relevant MeL resources for K-12 settings, ideas for incorporating them into classroom and library instruction, and access to ready‑to‑use promotional and instructional materials.
Speakers
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Sandra Teft

Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Coordinator, Library of Michigan
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
West 1
  Sessions

3:15pm EDT

Breakout Session - Booktalk Bonanza: Middle and High School
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Conservatory
Join Alexa, Kelly, and Julia as they book talk their favorite books of the past year. We'll share our most-loved books to help you build your collections and your own TBR list. We will cover everything from middle grade books to young adult books, representing diverse experiences and a wide range of genres. 
Speakers
avatar for Julia Reynolds

Julia Reynolds

Elementary Librarian, West Ottawa Public Schools
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Alexa Lalejini

Library Media Specialist, Rockford Public Schools
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Kelly Boston

School Librarian
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Conservatory
  Sessions

3:15pm EDT

Breakout Session - Mirrors, Windows, and Student Voice: Building Inclusive Collections by Empowering Students
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Vanderbilt
Centering student voice in collection development fosters belonging, strengthens reader engagement, and builds collections that better reflect the communities they serve. Join me to explore a library unit that guides students as they examine their own identities, learn about Bishop's concept of mirrors and windows, evaluate representation within the existing library collection, and recommend new titles for purchase. The unit as a whole is best suited for elementary librarians with regular class time, but the shared resources and strategies are adaptable for any age or group of students.
Speakers
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Amy Grant

Elementary Media Specialist, Dexter Community Schools
I am a media specialist working on a fixed schedule in a 3rd & 4th grade building. This year is my 6th in the library and my 28th in teaching overall. Prior to becoming a librarian, I taught middle school English, U.S. History, and reading support.
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Vanderbilt
  Sessions
 
Friday, October 30
 

7:30am EDT

Author Breakfast with Kyle Lukoff
Friday October 30, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Grande Ballroom
Prompts for How to Teach I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Have you used I'm Sorry You Got Mad with your students? Do you want some ideas directly from the author? This session will both provide you with some ideas and will give you a chance to share your own.

**Breakfast is served at 7:30 am with presentation and book signing immediately following. NOTE: This is a ticketed event -- pre-registration/payment is required. 
Authors
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Kyle Lukoff

Kyle Lukoff is the author of the middle grade novel "Too Bright To See," the Stonewall-award winning picture book “When Aidan Became A Brother,” "Explosion at the Poem Factory," and many more. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more... Read More →
Friday October 30, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Grande Ballroom
  Authors

9:15am EDT

Breakout Session - I Will Become a Little Boy: Reading Trans Narratives in Beloved Classics
Friday October 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Conservatory
Children's books often use metaphors to get at deeper issues of identity. This presentation will consider both contemporary and older examples, and provide a fresh way of looking at a familiar text.
Authors
avatar for Kyle Lukoff

Kyle Lukoff

Kyle Lukoff is the author of the middle grade novel "Too Bright To See," the Stonewall-award winning picture book “When Aidan Became A Brother,” "Explosion at the Poem Factory," and many more. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more... Read More →
Friday October 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Conservatory
  Sessions

9:15am EDT

Breakout Session - Michigan Authors & Illustrators: A Teaching Tool with a Huge Cast of Characters
Friday October 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
West 2
Michigan Authors and Illustrators Online is a powerful tool for librarians and teachers to use for teaching and research purposes. This session will strengthen the knowledge of Michigan as a literary resource and provide ways to use this tool within the state curricula standards.This session will demonstrate the usage of MIAI in literary instruction with lesson ideas at various grade levels.
Speakers
JH

Julie Harris

Information Literacy Specialist, Rochester Community Schools
KB
Friday October 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
West 2
  Sessions

10:15am EDT

Author Speed Dating
Friday October 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Grande Ballroom

Friday October 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Grande Ballroom
  Authors

3:15pm EDT

MISelf in Books
Friday October 30, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande Ballroom
Come celebrate the big reveal of the 2026 MISelf in Books list. Attendees will learn the purpose for the diverse book list, criteria for book selection, how to access the list, and a highlight of the favorite titles from this year's list. There will be plenty of book giveaways, so be sure to stay for the duration of the conference. 

Speakers
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Lauren Henderson

Media Specialist, Hamilton Elementary School
Lauren Henderson is the Media Specialist at Hamilton Elementary in Troy, Michigan. She has also taught 4th grade and worked as a public librarian. Lauren is passionate about books, making, and inclusion. She enjoys sharing her passion with her team to find opportunities to merge maker-centered... Read More →
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Friday October 30, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande Ballroom
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