Join in a conversation with John Schu as he presents some of the best new books. In typical John fashion, he will share book trailers, websites, activities, and interviews you can easily incorporate into book talks and programs to get everyone in your library hurrying to your bookshelves to find the perfect book.

This session is best for Pre-K to grade 6. ​

John Schumacher (AKA Mr. Schu) is a blogger, a part-time lecturer at Rutgers University, and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs. He served on the 2014 Newbery committee, which named the title Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures “the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature.” He has also served on ALSC’s Children and Technology committee, AASL’s Best Websites for Teachers and Learning, two readers’ choice award committees, the School Library Month Planning Committee, and the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature selection committee.

Every day is a giant book party for this teacher-librarian! In fact, Library Journal named him “The Xtreme Librarian” for the high level of exertion – along with some gears and stunts – he uses to get kids reading, and Instructor Magazine named him a Cool Teacher for redefining what it means to be a teacher-librarian.

John is a contributor to The Creativity Project and blogs daily at MrSchuReads.com. He also hosts the Scholastic Book Fairs web series “Mr. Schu Goes to the Book Fair” and co-edits the “Reader Leader” blog.

REGISTRATION: Registration is required for this class. Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 and we will begin promptly at 9:00. This program is only open to RRLC members. This registration is through the Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES so that we can offer you Continuing Education credits.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS.

In order to keep this class free, we will not be including lunch. There will be time for lunch on your own, or feel free to bring your own!

The Leroy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College is our co-sponsor and host for this event. The event is being held in the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center (Building 3), Room Monroe A. This event is also co-sponsored by the School Library Systems in the Rochester region.