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Friday, October 14
 

11:00am CDT

Mental Health in Young Adult Literature
The importance of stories takes on added significance when we look at how mental health issues are depicted in young adult novels. 1 in 5 teens will be diagnosed with some type of mental health issue; seeing their stories told and knowing they’re not alone can be powerful. These narratives, combined with personal stories of authors and other teen advocates, are helping remove some of the stigma and isolation that can come with this topic.
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avatar for Amanda MacGregor

Friday October 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 101 A
  Community Programming

12:30pm CDT

Harry Potter and the Banned Books
Did you know that the Harry Potter series is reigning champion for the most challenged books of the 21st century? This session will cover a brief history of Banned Books, including Harry Potter, from a librarian’s perspective. We’ll talk about recent attempts at book banning & author censoring that have been in the news. And finally, some tips on how to respond when a book is challenged in your school or community.
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avatar for Barb Bergman

Barb Bergman

Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Barb has been a librarian at Minnesota State University Mankato for twenty years. Her primary area is the video collection, with additional responsibilities as Public Access library (circulation, interlibrary loan, equipment services) and with the K-12 education collections.

Friday October 14, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming

2:00pm CDT

A Brief Exploration of Feminist Publishing
Let's talk about feminist publishing! Its history, its impact, its reason for existing (though, unfortunately, it's pretty obvious). While feminist publishing began by rescuing 'lost' works by female authors, it has grown into so much more. So, let’s keep it going with discussions, writing prompts, and fearless feminism. All are welcome to learn about the history and to create the future!
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avatar for Amanda Neumann

Amanda Neumann

I'm hosting a community panel on feminist publishing! Let's talk on twitter, become best friends, and make the world a better place together! I volunteer for the Harry Potter Alliance, do freelance writing & editing, and work as the Director of Operations at a local nonprofit arthouse... Read More →

Friday October 14, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming

5:00pm CDT

Librarian & Library Enthusiast Meetup
Are you a librarian or library enthusiast? Join us for an interactive discussion about how librarians and library patrons can harness the enthusiasm of NerdCon: Stories into programs, displays and services; engage in innovative library advocacy; and share your love for all things "library". All librarians, book lovers and library enthusiasts are welcome!
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DD

Friday October 14, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Mezzanine Lobby
  Community Programming

6:30pm CDT

Locative Fiction: Accessible Immersive Storytelling
Turn your stories into augmented reality experiences with locative fiction. Smartphone GPS technology makes it possible to have a seamless immersive experience through the combination of audio storytelling and real-world settings, linking your story with a particular place’s rich sensory environment. Writer Kate Gorman will take you through the opportunities and challenges of producing locative fiction, and discuss how to leverage your storytelling skills into creating memorable and immersive stories for your audience. Experience a NerdCon: Stories locative fiction piece at http://voicemap.me/nerdconstories
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Kate Gorman

I’m Kate Gorman, author of ON THE ICE: A New Antarctica Novel and INT-EXT: Using prompts to move art from inside your head to out in the world. I’m also the Art & Literature editor at the geek culture magazine Paper Droids, and I write and produce locative fiction around Washington... Read More →

Friday October 14, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming
 
Saturday, October 15
 

11:00am CDT

Finding Your Origin Story
Every hero has a great origin story that helps them figure out what they believe and what motivates them to change the world. You can be a hero, too! But how does a hero start to identify the issues they want to tackle? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of injustice in the world, but this workshop will help you explore what you want to work on and what values guide you in your quest for social justice and in the rest of your hero's story.
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KB

Saturday October 15, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming

12:30pm CDT

Tell Your Story
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours? Tanya Eby, narrator and writer and previous professor, will run through several writing prompts to get you started on telling your own story. Whether you're new to writing or have been writing your whole life, this interactive, fun activity will get you thinking in new ways and help fire your synapses to put your story into words. Bring something to write on and with...and magic will happen. 
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TE

Saturday October 15, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming

2:00pm CDT

Write Your Own Hamilton: Finding Your Stories in Libraries
Whether Hamilton or Lumberjanes, many stories have research behind them. Libraries and archives offer unique and amazing resources that can add telling details, dramatic tension, or new ideas to your narratives.  Level up your library use (locally and virtually), find hidden gems to add to a story, and harness the power of social media to connect with libraries and archives. We want to talk with creators, educators, and librarians and share ideas about researching stories.
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avatar for Becky Canovan

Becky Canovan

Reference and Instruction Librarian, University of Dubuque
An academic librarian who thinks shes's a teen services librarian, Becky is in charge of displays, programming, YA Book Club, and instruction. She is also obsessed with Hamilton, coffee, YA lit, and cooking...probably in that order.
avatar for Jennifer Burek Pierce

Jennifer Burek Pierce

University of Iowa School of Library & Information Science
avatar for Colleen Theisen

Colleen Theisen

Lecturer & Special Collections Certificate Administrator, University of Iowa
Special Collections Librarian turned full-time lecturer. Administrator for the Graduate Certificate in Special Collections Librarianship.

Saturday October 15, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 101 A
  Community Programming

5:00pm CDT

Harry Potter Alliance Chapters Meetup
A chance for Harry Potter Alliance chapters and those interested in being a part of one to meet and collaborate in order to create a stronger community. Through an open and interactive presentation attendees will be able to have a conversation spreading tips and inspiration to each other, as well as to who are interested in joining a chapter or creating their own.
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SS

Saturday October 15, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Room 101 J
  Community Programming

6:30pm CDT

Breaking into Publishing
You've got a story to tell, a poem to share, an essay to change the world. But how do you get it OUT THERE? How do you break into publishing? These panelists--traditionally published and indy authors, paper and digital--will talk briefly about how they broke into publishing and will answer questions from audience members about how publishing works today.
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avatar for Michele Bacon

Michele Bacon

I write realistic contemporary fiction for adults and young adults. My first YA novel, LIFE BEFORE, published in spring 2016. My second YA novel will publish in autumn 2017. Talk to me about books, stories, nerdfighteria, high school, board games, Sherlock, parenting, politics, or... Read More →
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avatar for Kate Gorman

Kate Gorman

I’m Kate Gorman, author of ON THE ICE: A New Antarctica Novel and INT-EXT: Using prompts to move art from inside your head to out in the world. I’m also the Art & Literature editor at the geek culture magazine Paper Droids, and I write and produce locative fiction around Washington... Read More →
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Saturday October 15, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Room 101 J
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