1. School Library Journal Leadership Summit Recap

2. What is SLJ Leadership Summit?
13th year
Brings together librarians, educational leaders and tech innovators, as well as authors, illustrators and publishers
Discussing issues that matter in education
How we, as leaders, can approach the tough subjects.
This year’s topic:
Confronting our Literacy Crisis

3. John Green!
The internet cannot fix what is wrong with the internet
“I have 2 decades of experience navigating the internet and I need an expert to help”...
The importance of this book
1:1 work is the most influential work
The bigger the reach, the more shallow the impact
70-80%

4. Is it good for kids? A librarian can do that...
Administrators Panel
Is it good for kids?
A librarian can do that...

5. Project Lit
@projectLitcomm
@jarredamato
#projectLITbookclub

6. How do we “solve” our literacy crisis?
In order to increase the time children spend reading…
We need to make reading a habit, which means....
We’ve got to make it accessible AND enjoyable
If we increase BOOK ACCESS + improve READING ATTITUDES, we will see better READING OUTCOMES

7. Put simply, books... Change lives Transform communities
Make us kinder, better, more empathetic humans
Make it easier for us to have the hard, yet necessary conversations

8. Mr. Amato’s Top 10 Tips for creating a positive reading culture
Give students consistent time to read
Give students choice
Create a nurturing reading environment
Be a reading role model
Know your students (relationships matter)
Instill a growth mindset in students
Help students set personalized reading goals
Encourage reflection
Discuss & celebrate reading ALL THE TIME
Don’t give up

9. Major Challenge Facing Today’s Reader
Smartphone addiction & technology/social media distractions
Lack of time (responsibilities at home, jobs, homework, extracurricular activities, etc.)
Lack of interest, motivation, and/or confidence
Limited book access (diverse book access, in particular)
No quiet places to read

10. What is project lit?
A national grassroots literacy movement, a network of passionate teachers and students who work together to increase book access & spread book love.

11. What is project lit? Donate any books (used or new)
Buy one of their recommended reads
Find locations for LIT book clubs
Have LIT book club fundraisers
Invite the community in to discuss great books with the students
Invite other educators to join the LIT community

15. Graphic Novels in the Classroom
Classroom activities, podcasts,
video clips and other possible graphic novels
Comics are generic enough more people relate
to them

16. Graphic novels in Classroom
Books are windows vs. mirrors
Librarians have so much power...
“I wish we had more time to discuss”
“I’ve had conversations about race but never
with white people
The classroom is a safe place to have the
tough discussions

17. Tamiko Brown, SLJ School Librarian of the Year, 2017
LEADERS…
Build trust
Practice and promote resilience
Practice thoughtful reflection (what can I do different?)
My Take Home: Life Changing Book Lists

18. Superintendent’s Panel
Know who and what you are
Educate your heart first
Everyone’s a Coach
Tell your story

19. Trust Me: Literacy for Research
readersbeadvised.weebly.com

20. Resources New to Me
Newsela
Newseum

21. Stick Together

22. Contact Information
Amy Hertzberg
Nevada Middle School
@bookgirl1004