RosieCon celebrates the books and authors on the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School book list. The event is sponsored by Wayne Township schools under the leadership of Mrs. Diane Rogers and is a favorite among Indiana teens across the state.
Pre-COVID, we had great participation from DCHS students; the event is virtual (again, COVID related) and is free to all who register!
One of many greats....
This book features Eliot Rosewater, a character Mr. Vonnegut revisits on other works.
Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was born and raised right here in Indianapolis.
How to Mend a Broken Heart
The discussion will focus upon these authors' female protagonists journey in dealing with mental illness and challenging home lives.
Now Hear Me
Author of The Silence Between Us, Alison Gervais, will share her own experiences within the deaf community and expand upon her novel's protagonist who is proud to be deaf.
Creating Graphic Nonfiction
Narrating nonfiction graphic novels is challenging. The author and illustrators will share their experience in creating the haunting graphic novel of George Takei's firsthand account of his years behind barbed wire right on American soil.
Tis the Season for Murder
Leave the light on....these authors will discuss their process in writing the things that send a chill up your back.
Origin Stories with Originality
These authors will discuss what it takes to create fantastic art!
Rub Some Dirt (or Ice) On It
The action and drama of the sports world translated to the written page - discussion will include how to bring the action on the field to life on the page!
Devastating Drug or Fantastic Female?
Ohio author, Mindy McGinnis, writes teen novels with a punch. Ms. McGinnis has appeared on the Rosie list many times for good reason. This latest work will have you rooting for a strong teen athlete who loses her way, only to fight her way back with courage and humility.
Putting On a Brave Face
This powerful memoir by Shaun David Hutchinson will inspire teens who have had similar issues....
Can't make the live session?
Subscribe to the RosieCon YouTube channel to view the panels at a later date. This is great for educators who would like to show it to multiple classes.
Building a Culture of Reading
We are making strides in our efforts to build a culture of reading in our school. Many teachers are using the signs we distributed to share what book they are currently reading. Kids can see that we, as adults, DO read! I encourage you to make a deliberate effort to find at least 15 minutes each day to read something we enjoy and share with your students why you are reading it.
Thanks for reading and encouraging our students to explore this very popular list of books. Young Adult novels can help our teens see beyond their world, identify with others who are struggling with the same issues as them, and see that it is possible to overcome adversity even when things seem impossible. Teen years see the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. Novels written specifically for teen audiences may not be first pick for adults, but when we are familiar with our students issues and can direct them to options for solutions - and - turn them on to reading for pleasure at the same time....its a win!
DCHS Media Center
Deana Beecher
Library Media Specialist
Decatur Central High School
5251 Kentucky Avenue
317-856-5288
Twitter: @dmbeecher