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MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Sunday, October 29th from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Block Party
Featuring the 
Unveiling of the NEW MSLA Logo and Webpage

Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Vendor Hall
President's Reception
Cash Bar
City of Roses: Steve Gilligan, Michelle Tanguay, Linda Piccieri
Entertainment! 
Our own 
"Singng School Librarians" 
Michelle Tanguay & Linda Piccieri with Steve Gilligan, 
City of Roses
http://www.cityofroses.net
City of Roses - Steve, Linda and Michelle
Author Fest
Meet Local Author Celebreties
Authors will be available to talk with conference attendees and to autograph books. Meet authors available for school visits!
Judith Jango-Cohen http://www.jangocohen.com
..........Nonfiction series: On My Own Science; Early Bird Body Systems; Major Inventions through History
Robert Kinerk http://www.robertkinerk.com/index.htm
..........Timothy Cox Will Not Change His Socks; Clorinda; Slim and Miss Prim
Leslea Newman http://www.lesleakids.com
..........Hachiko Waits, Cats, Cats, Cats!, Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! and The Best Cat in the World
Jane Sutton http://www.jane-sutton.com
..........Me and the Weirdos, Don't Call Me Mortimer, The Trouble With Cauliflower
Erik Kraft http://www.erikpkraft.com/
..........Lenny and Mel
Marty Kelley http://www.martykelley.com/
..........Fall is Not Easy; Summer Stinks; Spring Goes Squish; Winter Woes
Yetti Frenkel http://snowtreebooks.com/main.htm
..........The Big, Blue Lump, Trudy and the Captain's Cat, Libby and the Cat
Susan Goodman http://www.susangoodmanbooks.com/
..........Saber-Toothed Cats; All in Just One Cookie; Gee Whiz! It's All About Pee: The Truth About Poop
Exploratorium
Exhibits of Best Practices 
List of all Exhibitors
Note: All exhibits will remain on display in the Vendor Hall through the end of the conference
    VIEW tabletop exhibits of good ideas done by your colleagues in Massachusetts School Libraries.

    SHARE your projects, and demonstrate why school libraries are essential to student achievement!

    APPLY to exhibit your best practice!  Please contact Mary Kelleher  mkelleher@mslma.org by September 30, 2005 
    Please provide the following information in your email:

    • Description of your project.  Please supply details of the development process, any collaboration, frameworks, etc.
    • Physical description of your proposed exhibit.  If you can supply pictures and links, that is ideal.
    • Will you be supplying handouts to attendees ? If provided, MSLA cannot reimburse for copying.
    • A Conference Binder will contain a page with a  BRIEF description of your exhibit, with links, and contact information. Please supply this information by September 30th to be included in the Conference Binder.
    • Will you require an electrical outlet? You must bring your own cords and a power strip.
    • Do you need space for an easel? Tabletop easels are ideal, but you may request floor space - it cannot be guaranteed. You must provide the easel.


    SPECIFICATIONS for the exhibits:

    • Space: Exhibits must fit on a 6' tabletop.  Please specify any special space needs, but there is no guarantee. 

    • There is NO wall space.
    • Tri-Fold project display board is ideal, but not mandatory. 
    • Easels (provided by the exhibitor) should be placed on the table; requested floor space for an easel may not be granted due to space restrictions and fire laws.
    • Electrical outlets available, but no internet. You must bring your own cords and a power strip.
    • Setup: Sunday October 29th, 12 Noon to 3:00 PM
    • Dismantling will take place on Monday, October 31st after 4:00 PM
    • You do NOT need to "man" your exhibit, but are welcome to be present.  The exhibit should be self-explanatory.
    • Exhibitors in the Exploratorium will receive 15 PDPs 
      • Note: Members who exhibited at the State House in March 2006 are encouraged to exhibit again; 

      • 5 PDPs will be awarded for the same exhibit.

posted October 2006