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Friday // 10:45 am -- 12:00 pm Jael Richardson, Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) As the Artistic Director for the FOLD, Jael Richardson travels across the country sharing why diverse books are essential in every community, city, and town, for people of all ages and walks of life. In this dynamic keynote address delivered by CBC q's vibrant book columnist, discover three ways fearless educators and bold book lovers play a critical role in transforming lives through books. BY DESIGN O L A S U P E R C O N F E R E N C E Délibérément audacieux J a n . 3 1 - F e b . 3 , 2 0 1 8 T o r o n t o , O N OLA WELCOMES OUR EDUCATORS TO CANADA'S LARGEST LIBRARY EVENT! SCHOOL LIBRARIES SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY 9:00 am: Collaborative Writing in the Classroom: Creating Safe Spaces that Inspire Teamwork and Creativity 9:00 am -- 12:00 pm: Indigenous Cultural Competency 1:00 pm: Safe Space: How Teacher- Librarians Can Support LGBTQ Students 2:30 pm: Risk-Takers Wanted: Exploring the Role of Makerspace and Maker Mindset in Igniting Your Library, Supporting Literacy and Engaging Your Community THURSDAY 9:00 am: Jesse Wente 10:45 pm: Off Screen: How to Win Over Students Without Technology DON'T MISS THESE SESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JAN. 4! See full registration details at olasuperconference.ca. January 31 -- February 3, 2018OLA SUPER CONFERENCE 2018 Toronto, ON The OLA Super Conference is the place you come when you want to find inspiration. This is where new ideas emerge though motivating, leading-edge speakers and where connections and relationships are sparked. The conference has grown steadily since 1999 and is recognized as a leading event for professional development and networking on the continent. We take risks. We endeavour to explore the unknown. We shed light on learning and technology, and we fight for the right to information, literacy, and education for all. As knowledge and research experts, we venture to serve our communities, schools, and more. We forecast needs and provide services, spaces, and places that support everyone. We are entrusted with holding the facts and evidence upon which a just society is based. As our society transforms, so do we. We are Fearless by Design.