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<P><STRONG>Just a reminder - you are cordially invited to the OYAN Fall Workshop and Quarterly Meeting. </STRONG>If you plan to attend, but have not registered yet, please email OYAN Chair Sonja Somerville (<A href="mailto:ssomerville@cityofsalem.net" target=_blank>ssomerville@cityofsalem.net</A>). We want to be sure we have the right number of seats and handouts prepared.</P>
<P>If you need to attend remotely, you will find GoToMeeting information at the bottom of this email.</P>
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<P><STRONG>A Focus on Non-Fiction for Young Adults: Selection, Suggestions, and How It All Relates to Supporting the Common Core</STRONG></P>
<P>10 a.m.-12 noon Friday, October 24</P>
<P>US Bank Room at Multnomah County Library's Central Library</P>
<P>801 SW 10<SUP>th</SUP> Ave., Portland</P>
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<P>The OYAN Fall Workshop brings a focus on building stronger, more useful non-fiction collections, responding both to the interests of teen readers and the changing needs driven by the adoption of Common Core in the schools. At this FREE workshop, presenters will discuss best practices for assessing non-fiction texts for young adults, highlight excellent non-fiction graphic novels and narrative non-fiction, and discuss the impacts and realities of Common Core adoption. Presenters include:</P>
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<LI>Jen Maurer, School Library Consultant, Oregon State Library - <STRONG>The Low-Down on the Common Core and How Non-Fiction Selectors Should Respond</STRONG></LI>
<LI>Ruth Allen, Multnomah County Library - <STRONG>Assessing Non-Fiction Texts for Young Adults</STRONG></LI>
<LI>Sonja Somerville, Salem Public Library - <STRONG>Narrative Non-Fiction Booktalks and Booklist</STRONG></LI>
<LI>Traci Glass, Eugene Public Library - <STRONG>Non-Fiction Graphic Novels Booktalks and Booklist</STRONG></LI></UL>
<P>After a break for lunch (plenty of great options in downtown Portland!), the Fall Workshop will be followed by the OYAN Quarterly Meeting from 1-4 p.m. Stay for …</P>
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<LI>Resource sharing—programming and other great ideas</LI>
<LI>Discussion: How is your Teen Summer Reading program structured?</LI>
<LI>Vote on the annual budget</LI>
<LI>Reports and updates</LI></UL>
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<P>TO ATTEND USING GOTOMEETING:</P>
<DIV>1. Please join my meeting, Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time. <A href="https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/476704486">https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/476704486</A></DIV>
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<DIV>2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.</DIV>
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<DIV>Dial +1 (626) 425-3113 Access Code: 476-704-486 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting</DIV>
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<DIV>Meeting ID: 476-704-486</DIV>
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<DIV>Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad® or Android® device via the GoToMeeting app.</DIV>
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<DIV>Hope to see many of you there!</DIV>
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<DIV>SONJA SOMERVILLE</DIV>
<DIV>Teen Services Librarian, Salem Public Library</DIV>
<DIV>OYAN Chair, 2014-2015</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:ssomerville@cityofsalem.net">ssomerville@cityofsalem.net</A></DIV>
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<DIV><BR></DIV>Sonja Somerville<BR>Teen Services Librarian<BR>Salem Public Library<BR><BR>Phone: 503-588-6083<BR>E-mail: ssomerville@cityofsalem.net<BR>FAX: 503-589-2011<BR>Address: 585 Liberty St. SE<BR> Salem, OR 97301</SPAN></BODY></HTML>