Kidlit opens the world to students through information, illustrations, and interesting topics. This panel will feature award-winning children’s authors whose stories create portals to exploring science.

Moderator: J. Carrie Launius

Presider: Christine Anne Royce

Panelists:

• Laurie Wallmark, Author
• Melissa Stewart, Children's Book Author
• Jessica Fries-Gaither, NSTA Press Author, and Columbus School for Girls
• Tracy Nelson Maurer, Author
• Patricia Valdez, Scientist and Author

SPEAKERS:
Melissa Stewart, Tracy Nelson Maurer, Patricia Valdez, Christine Anne Royce, Jessica Fries-Gaither, J Carrie Launius, Laurie Wallmark

The use of children’s literature in the middle level classroom provides opportunities for students to pursue interests, engage in topics, and generate questions. This panel will feature award-winning children’s authors that focus their writing on creating these type of entry points for students.

Moderator: Christine Anne Royce 

Presider: J. Carrie Launius

Panelists:

• Elizabeth Rusch
• Jennifer Swanson
• Alexandra Siy
• Teresa Robeson

SPEAKERS:
Teresa Robeson, Elizabeth Rusch, Jennifer Swanson, Christine Anne Royce, J Carrie Launius, Alexandra Siy

ARISE, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, funded by the National Science Foundation, provides resources, tools, and a community to foster research and evidence-based innovation in STEM teacher education. We invite you to learn about ARISE (Advancing Research & Innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High-Need School Districts) and its resources and join our community—almost 10,000 strong!

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Carinci, Lauren Manier, Betty Calinger