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Visit Mother Goose on the Loose, Vegas style!

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Mother Goose will be on the Loose in Las Vegas for the American Library Association.

Mother Goose on the Loose will be at table 1782 in the exhibit hall of thes:

Exhibit Hours
Friday, June 27 5:30pm – 7:00pm*
Saturday, June 28 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, June 29 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, June 30 9:00am – 2:00pm

Come to a book signing with wonderful authors who write about topics of interest to children’s librarians:

A bevy of special events are scheduled for the ALA Store, so mark your calendars now! Meet high-profile authors and pick up an autographed READ poster:

Friday, June 27           

Saturday, June 28      

Sunday, June 29         

 

In addition, Betsy will be talking about the FREE Mother Goose on the Loose app on Saturday, June 28, from 1-2:30 as part of a session called:

ECRR 2.0: Using Apps and eBooks in Early Literacy Programs

Location:

Las Vegas Convention Center, Room S230

Presenters:

Speaker: Carisa Kluver, Founder, Digital-Storytime.com; Editor, DigitalMediaDiet.com
Speaker: Cen Campbell, Founder, LittleeLit.com
Speaker: Chip Donohue, Dean of Distance Learning & Continuing Education; Director of TEC Center, Erikson Institute
Speaker: Claire Moore, Head of Children’s Services, Darien Library
Speaker: Naomi Smith, Youth Services Librarian, Pierce County Library

Description:

Interactions between grownups and young children using technology can enhance the child’s learning experience, just as using printed storybooks can. This panel will discuss digital technology for young children in the context of the ECRR Five Practices. Come join the discussion.

Hope to see you at ALA!

And, if you would like free tickets to the exhibits, just send me an email within the next two days via the contact info on the MGOL Website.