Book Cart Drill Team Competition at ALA 2008

A good time was had by all. Here is a link to the Press Enterprise coverage of the event. The crowd was definitely having fun, cheering and laughing at all the appropriate times. I am sure that the video will show up on YouTube soon.

Jon Scieszka and Mo Willem were the hosts and came backstage to talk to us beforehand. We were thrilled.

I am so glad that I said YES to this endeavor.

We placed 5th. We are happy.

Heading to ALA2008

The Anaheim Convention Center filled to the brim with books, authors, and librarians!
Friday, I'm on a panel about book talking. I'm the one covering technology.
Saturday, our BCDT practices at noon.
Sunday, the main event at 4:00ish.
A team mate nabbed concert tickets at The Grove in Anaheim for High Strung. (Never heard of the band, but it includes some kind of food. Can't beat that, plus Jeff will meet me there.)

Plenty of other things to do. Such as the Great Game. Authors reading their own books. A gaming pavilion. A Bookmobile parade.

Everything Changes, then Stays the Same

There we have it- school ended for the students last week. A week after the school board decided to restore all teacher-librarians to full time.

This means that I'll be full time at Gage again next year again. As librarian.

Quiet smiles of relief were offered to me by the other professionals on staff. It was nice to know that I am appreciated and loved by so very many.

I'm looking forward to a clean start after the summer. It has been a challenging year, and it will be nice to have 7 weeks away from school to get a fresh perspective on things.

Please show The LouisianaExperiment some Blog Love

Shamelessly, I give you the blog address for a team of five college students serving for six weeks in Covington, Louisiana. (It is near New Orleans).

Be sure to leave a comment at the Louisiana Experiment.

(My daughter, Rachel , set up the blog, and each of the team members is taking a turn at posting).

Thanks!