2023
Summer Conference
- Carmen Agra Deedy
- Don Tate
- Joyce Wan
- and More!
Keynote Speakers
Conference attendees can also choose from daily breakout sessions that are led by in-service teachers and librarians offering techniques for using picture books in fun, educational ways. Welcome to our keynote speakers: Javaka Steptoe, Kathryn Otoshi, Matt Myers, Carmen Agra Deedy, Don Tate, Joyce Wan, T.L. McBeth, Rob Dunlavey, and Jacob Grant
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY'S MAZZA MUSEUM
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The Mazza Summer Conference is a three-day conference where teachers, librarians, and book lovers delight in educational and engaging presentations from some of the top authors and illustrators in the picture book industry. Conference attendees can also choose from daily breakout sessions that are led by in-service teachers and librarians offering techniques for using picture books in fun, educational ways.
Conference is sponsored by Mazza Enthusiasts.
CONFERENCE
Daily Schedule
Monday, July 17
7:45 – 8:25 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
9 – 10 a.m., Javaka Steptoe
10 – 10:15 a.m., Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Kathryn Otoshi
11:15 – 12:15 a.m., Breakout Sessions
12:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m., Autographing
1:45 – 2:30 p.m., Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
3 – 4 p.m., Matt Myers
4 – 5:15 p.m., Autographing
Tuesday, July 18
7:45 – 8:25 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
9 – 10 a.m., Carmen Agra Deedy
10 – 10:15 a.m., Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Don Tate
11:15 – 12:15 a.m., Breakout Sessions
12:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m., Autographing
1:45 – 2:30 p.m., Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
3 – 4 p.m., Joyce Wan
4 – 5:15 p.m., Autographing
7 p.m., John McCutcheon in Concert
Wednesday, July 19
7:45 – 8:25 a.m., Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
9 – 10 a.m., T.L. McBeth
10 – 10:15 a.m., Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Rob Dunlavey
11:15 – 12:15 a.m., Breakout Sessions
12:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m., Autographing
1:45 – 2:30 p.m., Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m., Announcements/Door Prizes
3 – 4 p.m., Jacob Grant
4 – 5:15 p.m., Autographing
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