MAME 44:  

Educating Students for MI Future

We can't wait to see you at MAME 44!

#MISchoolLibraries are forward thinking and future driven. Join your school library colleagues at the annual state conference to learn, network and collaborate with some of the the most dynamic and creative school librarians in Michigan. Explore ways to get your students excited about literacy and technology so they are prepared for MI Future!

Annual Conference

November 15-17, 2017

Radisson Lansing at the Capitol, Lansing , Michigan

The Conference rate for Hotel rooms is $126.00/night until October 25th; Standard Rate applies after the deadline.
Hotel reservations may be made online :  input dates of arrival/departure, and click “More search options” .  
The code for the conference discount is: MAME17.  

Award Winning Author & Illustrator

Wendy Anderson Halperin will be
speaking at this year's
Sunrise Author Breakfast,
Friday, November 17.

Wendy is an award winning Michigan author and illustrator of children's and young adult books. She has studied painting and anatomy at Syracuse University, Pratt Institute, and under the tutelage of David Hardy. In the 70's Wendy worked as an Art director before moving into her present work as a teacher. She trains educators, librarians, as well as attends conferences and workshops. 

 Wendy was recognized by the Michigan Association of School Boards as an Excellence in Education recipient for her work with Drawing Children into Reading, and has received numerous other awards, from the Michigan Reading Association and National Science Teachers Association.

 Her books have received accolades from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the New York Times and the Boston Globe.

  Among her books are Peace, Bonaparte, The Peterkin's Christmas, The Full Belly Bowl, Thank You God for Everything, and The Visit. Her books have won numerous awards and have been translated into many languages including Japanese, Dutch, and Tswana.

 Attendees of the Author's Breakfast will each receive a copy of Wendy's book, Peace, and the chance to win her "Peace" table.

 Be sure to include this event in your registration!