Sessions & Presenters
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Room 108Session One
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"From Inspiration to Publication: The Journey of a Picture BookIn this fun, interactive presentation, Anne will share what it takes to create a publishable picture book, using slides from her new book, The Lunch Thief (for ages 7-11). She will also talk about the "journey" of this book from idea to publication as well as the "ups" and "down" of the writing business. Using a sure-fire writing exercise, she will help participants jumpstart their own stories. |
Anne BromleyChildren's Author |
Room 106Session One
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Reading Bilingual Children's BooksCome share in an exiting hour with Bilingual Author Mary Cappellini while she reads books in both English and Spanish. Want to learn Spanish? Mary will teach you a few words using some of her emergent children's books, like Huella de pescado and Yo juego fútbol. Want to hear a good book in Spanish? You can follow along on the screen as Mary reads her award-winning book—The Story of Doña Chila—El cuento de Doña Chila. Mary will also share some of her books in English, including the award-winning book—I am of Two Places, which features children's poetry in English. It's also available in Spanish. Where Do Stories Come From?Children all over the country ask author Mary Cappellini this question, so she will share where she got the ideas for some of the stories she has written, both fiction and non-fiction, including: The Big Catch, The Story of Doña Chila, Whale Watching, Fish Print, The Sunflower, The Lac Hong Music Group and In the Mountains. As she shares her books, she will help you think about your stories which can become books of your own. She took photographs for many of her books and will share tips on how to take photos for your own books! |
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Room 109Session One
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How a Book Idea Becomes Reality: From Concept to BookshelfThis session will look at writing, editing and submission, as well as how the creative process of writing a book works from conception to publication. There will be audience participation through interactive discussions, and time for questions and answers throughout.
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Stacia DeutschChildren's Author |
Room 203Session Two
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Ways to Use Social Media to Grow Your BusinessSocial media has rapidly become the primary marketing strategy for all of the world's major brands and small businesses alike. It is now replacing old marketing methods and proving to have a high ROI. The question is no longer "Are you using social media, but rather how well do you use it?" If you are not using it, you are hurting your business and missing out on a huge part of your market. Natalie Gouche' will show you the do's and don'ts of social media, common mistakes, and strategic and effective ways to start doing DIY business marketing on the major social media sites. http://LASocialMediaTrainer.com
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Room 105Session One
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Whimsical Tales of HalloweenMary Ruth will share her "Halloween Haunt" series of children's books: The Old Toad, Junk Food Mummy, Monsters, Ghost Dancin' Zydeco, and Monster Ball. These books portray Halloween characters light-heartedly through music and song. Parents and children will read and sing along with the PPT presentation. Mary Ruth's session is geared to promote an appreciation of literature and music. Books may be purchased from the author or through www.WillowVistaBooks.com .
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Room 119Session One
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Stories of MagicChildren and their parents are welcome to participate in a story-themed magic show designed to entertain and engage students in creativity and critical thinking skills. Participants will receive their own bag of magic at the end of the show.
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Room 204Session One
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How to Conduct Free Virtual Author Visits in Your Classroom or
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Room 120Session One:2-3pm
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Timeless Tales: Folktales and FablesFolktales and fables are timeless classics that are still useful today in illustrating cause-and-effect in the real world. Linda brings creative play to these ageless stories. |
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Room 203Session One
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'Be There Bedtime Stories' Offers Kid-Friendly Technology for
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Room 121Session One
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Careers in Video Game DesignIf playing video games is your passion, then a career in this industry could be one way to get paid for having fun! CSUF alums who design video games will share what it takes to get there, discuss the importance of verbal and written communication skills, and offer insights into other careers in the video game industry besides programming. To get a jump start, visit http://inventwithpython.com/ or http://www.yoyogames.com/ to shoot towards that goal! |
Dr. Michael ShafaeComputer Science Professor Video Game Design |
Room 204Session Two
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Effective Writing in the WorkplaceEffective written communication in the workplace involves alertness to: (1) Technical components (appropriate contents, completeness, coherence and clarity); (2) Ability of personnel to perform writing tasks; (3) Recognition of readers' needs – whether customers, associates or bosses; and (4) Production deadlines, restrictions, financial constraints. Smith will also provide tips on how to achieve persuasiveness, offer real-world examples of writing success and catastrophe, and suggest ways to hone your writing skills. |
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Room 111Session One
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The Guitar Playing StorytellerDebra Weller specializes in telling folk tales and singing participatory folk songs. She delights audiences with characters and interactive telling that involves the audience in an imagination experience. www.dwstoryteller@vpwe.com |
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ROOM 207two part session
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Business Expansion and Innovation through the Deep WebAttend this introduction to the Deep Web and learn to: (1) Recognize the potential of knowledge in value creation and the failure to fully exploit it; (2) Find and use existing and unexploited explicit and tacit knowledge sources; (3) Access information and knowledge that can direct you to new products, processes and markets for your business; and (4) Design and install techniques and processes to create, protect and use known knowledge. |
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FREE FACE PAINTING & FREE ANIMAL BALLOONS
Please take a number, take a seat & listen for your number.
South Patio from 2 pm to 4 pm
Face painters (from left to right), Kimberly, Kay, Ellen and Star the Clown, animal balloon artist
