Come see what books kids, tweens, and teens like to read. We will explore popular books in a variety of genres and formats and learn how to recommend books youths love. Come at 7:15 pm for food. The program will begin at 7:30. Every participant will walk away with a free book, a variety of recommendations, and resources for their future classroom library. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas. 

Explore the craft of collage illustration for youth. After learning about the various ways illustrators collage to tell stories, we will create our own visual stories. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas. Come at 7:15 pm for food. The program will begin at 7:30. Every participant will walk away with a book, a variety of recommendations, and resources for their future classroom instruction. All art materials will be supplied for participants and time will be provided to create. 

Let’s discuss the state of censorship and book banning across the nation and locally. Together we will create book rationales for incorporating the use of diverse books in classrooms. Come at 7:15 pm for food. The program will begin at 7:30. Every participant will walk away with a book, rationale template, and resources for their future classroom library. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas .

You are invited to the Makerspace to create materials for your future classroom. Don’t have ideas? We will provide examples and inspiration to help get you started. Come at 7:15 pm for food. The program will begin at 7:30. Every participant will walk away with a book, a tote bag, and resources for their future classroom library. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas.