2025 Hawaii School Library Conference: Full Schedule

Reimagine and Refresh

9:40am HST

Lunch Time Literacy: Short and Fun Book Clubs for Middle School Readers LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Our hands-on session will showcase a few examples and ideas to inspire book clubs at your own library. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a sample craft, enjoy themed snacks, and explore meaningful discussion prompts designed to deepen students’ connections with books. Book clubs can help children develop a reading identity, foster a lifelong love of reading, and support social-emotional learning—all while making new friends and having fun!

Speakers

Betty Arai

Librarian, Mililani High School

Caroline Lee

Librarian, Honouliuli Middle School

She/Her. Wife, Sister, Mom Boy. For Frodo!

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Unlocking the Power of Sora: Transforming Reading Culture with Digital Tools LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 1

Ready to revolutionize reading engagement? This dynamic session will showcase how Sora’s powerful features can captivate readers, empower educators, and foster a thriving digital reading culture. Get an exclusive look at upcoming innovations, discover practical strategies to boost adoption, and learn how to build team-wide enthusiasm for digital reading. Whether you're looking to enhance access, inspire reluctant readers, or strengthen your school’s reading community, this session will equip you with actionable insights to make the most of your digital collection.

Exhibitor Representative

Jody Brookshire

Strategic Account Executive, Sora by OverDrive

Jody Brookshire is a dedicated e-learning and digital content Educational Account Executive with more than 23 years in the industry. Her background includes supporting districts with digital content, 21st Century technology initiatives, STEM & Robotics, and full implementation of... Read More →

Exhibitors

Sora, by OverDrive Education

The Sora student reading platform is designed to ignite a love of reading. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions, Sora provides every student digital access to the right books, including required curriculum titles, class sets and choice reading. Sora serves 62,000 schools worldwide... Read More →

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Molokai Library Services Cadreʻs (MLSC) New Episode LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

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Join us as we share the latest episode of Molokai Library Services Cadre’s (MLSC) journey to refresh and reimagine the vital role of libraries and librarians in our evolving communities.

This session will focus on best practices such as grant writing to sustain and expand library services, growing our own through professional growth opportunities and
community involvement activities.

Speakers

Diane Mokuau

Librarian, Molokai High School

Aisha Senas-Childs

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

9:40am HST

Sora Essentials -Accessing your statewide digital reading platform LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

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Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Our Sora Essentials session is intended for librarians and other educators brand new to the Sora platform who want to learn to:
• Logging into Sora and borrowing digital books
• Customize the reading and listening experiences for all types of readers
• Explore the top ways Sora serves students
• Help your students and other staff get started with Sora
• Learn how to offer additional digital books in Sora with an Advantage account

Exhibitor Representative

Jody Brookshire

Strategic Account Executive, Sora by OverDrive

Exhibitors

Sora, by OverDrive Education

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

12:35pm HST

EBSCO (TBD) LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

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Coming Soon!

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Data-Driven Transformation: Using TitleWise to Reimagine Hawaii’s School Libraries LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

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Ready to renew and reimagine your library, but not sure where to start? Learn how Follett’s TitleWise Analysis can serve as a powerful advocacy tool to assess your collection, highlight areas for growth, and build a compelling case for funding and support. Need to build a multi-year plan to develop your library collection? Learn how TitleMap helps you develop this plan—aligned with curriculum goals, student interests, and equity priorities. This session will show how Hawaii school libraries can use data to drive meaningful change and how Follett supports that transformation with curated content, culturally relevant titles, and digital tools—helping you bring your vision of a vibrant, inclusive library to life.

Exhibitor Representative

Matthew Paur

Classroom and Library Consultant, Follett Content Solutions

Exhibitors

Follett School Solutions

Follett Content Solutions provides solutions for your library and classroom content needs, including curated book lists, Follett Book eFairs, Makerspace and hands-on learning resources, International Baccalaureate materials, genrefication and new school services, and more!

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout