Speakers & Special Guests
Kate Messner
Knickerbocker 2020 Winner
Passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Kate’s titles include both fiction and nonfiction for all ages.
Tonya Bolden
American writer best known for her works of children's literature, especially children's nonfiction. Bolden has authored, co-authored, collaborated on, or edited more than forty books.
Sponsored by Follett
Mary Keeling
Current AASL President
MSLS, EdS, is Supervisor of Library Media Services in Newport News, VA. As district supervisor, she has led the development and implementation of a district-wide inquiry process model.
Jen Giffen
Co-host of #ShukesandGiff the podcast, Jen is a former player of the game of school and now seeks to ensure learning is authentic and relevant, especially for struggling students.
Kim Pollishuke
Cohost of #ShukesAndGiff: The Podcast, Kim is a Digital Literacy Consultant who helps educators leverage technology as a platform for student voice.
JoEllen McCarthy
Passionate educator, reader, writer, always learning, @TheEdCollab, book ambassador, @nerdcampLI organizer.
Sherry Gick
Director of Innovative Learning, Google for Education Certified Trainer, Teacher-Librarian, avid YA & picture book Reader, Life-long Learner.
Sponsored by Google Education
Josh Funk
Josh Funk is a software engineer and writes picture books like Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast (and more).