Wow, my brain is starting to hurt! #alamw16 has offered some amazing opportunities, of that you can be sure–you’ve read about many of them here. But don’t forget to take a break too! I like to hop into the Pop Top or Book Buzz areas to hear authors, illustrators, and editors talk about their work. Today, my “must read” pile grew by leaps and bounds. I loved Charlesbridge’s- The Art of Storytelling: How Illustrators Construct Stories event yesterday. These illustrators shared their processes, where they start and the responsibility of bringing stories to life. Which of these events have you attended? What was your favorite? Share your pictures!
Author: Beth Munk
ALSC “Summer Camp”
ALSC President, Andrew Medlar welcomed attendees to #alamw16 and the Bill Morris Seminar, “summer camp, minus the poison ivy,” and encouraged us to take it all in, and enjoy the day. Like summer camp, I met new people, learned new things, was placed outside my comfort zone, left with some new tools in my bag, and the desire to do it all over again. The day opened with KT Horning and Thom Barthelmess covering the basics of book evaluation and getting the most out of books. Some key take-aways: Always look for the good, expect it Every book is a clean slate Know yourself, but question yourself LISTEN, actively when in discussion about books EVERY book has flaws In the end, it’s just you and the book From here, small groups discussed a variety of award winners from the previous year. These groups were like heading back to your cabin…