Caldwell University to Host Literacy Conference

The Caldwell University Education Division will host the fourth annual “Open Books, Open Minds” conference Friday March 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Award-winning author, editor and publisher Marc Aronson will be the keynote speaker, presenting a discussion called “What Do We Mean by the Non in Non-Fiction.” Dr. Aronson frequently conducts workshops and holds webinars on Common Core English language arts standards as they relate to students, librarians, parents and teachers.

He is a frequent contributor to the Library Journal and author of several non-fiction books, including ”For Boys Only,” “Witch-Hunt,” “Griffin and the Dinosour” and Sugar Changed the World.”

Stephen Baker will be the luncheon speaker, presenting a discussion entitled “The Future of Knowledge in the Age of Smart Machines.” His first published book, “The Numerati” discussed the increasing role of data-mining in shaping politics, business, law enforcement and romance.

A panel discussion entitled “Girls Run the World: Writing for Today’s Independent Teen” will feature young New Jersey authors Kieran Scott, Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Eulberg and Sandra Hall.

Registration for the conference is $75. Information on the conference and registration information is available at www.caldwell.edu. For additional information, call Audrey McGowan at 973-618-3523 or AMcGowan@Caldwell.edu or Debbie Giordano at 973-618-3407 or DGiordano@Caldwell.edu.