Programming Librarian Guide to the ALA Annual Conference
New Orleans, June 23–28, 2011
Book Discussion
These programs feature discussion of specific titles, some with panel discussions or author readings. Programming librarians can learn from program formats in order to host book discussions in their libraries.
Saturday, June 25
Beyond Fiestas, Calaveras, and Quinceañeras: Exploring Relevant Cultural Issues and Daily Experiences of Contemporary Latino Youth Via High-Quality Literature
ALSC
Saturday, 8–10 a.m.
By exploring the cultural and social themes present in recent Latino children’s books, this interactive session strives to provide the tools and knowledge that will enable librarians and educators to integrate contemporary Latino themes in their programs and promote reading among multicultural societies. A portion of the program includes a guided discussion on the authentic Latino experience in youth literature with notable Latino children’s author René Colato Laínez.
Speakers: René Colato Laínez
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Categories: Book Discussion, Family & Youth, Programming Resources
Many Children, Many Cultures, Many Books: Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Día
ALSC
Saturday, 10:30–noon
Join us for the 15th anniversary celebration of Día! Hear from Día founder Pat Mora about the history of Children’s Day/Book Day and author Jeanette Larson about the initiative’s future. Learn effective, multicultural programming techniques for year-round Día celebrations and explore new Día resources.
Speakers: Pat Mora
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Strange Bedfellows: Unusual Pairings of Artists and Writers
ALSC
Saturday, 10:30–noon
What happens when an editor thinks outside of the box when choosing an artist and writer? This program will explore the marriage between the image and the word. A distinguished panel of editors and their authors and illustrators will discuss how bringing together an unexpected combination of artists and writers can result in unique and imaginative books.
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Celebrating Southern Writers
ALTAFF
Saturday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
This panel will celebrate authors from the region. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, editor, Prepub Alert, Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away, and others will be sold at a generous discount.
Speakers: John Hart, Jennifer Niven, Tayari Jones, Pat MacEnulty, Kevin Wilson, Kathleen Kent
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Graphic Novels: Bridging Generations, Bridging Cultures
ALA-EMIERT
Saturday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
One picture is worth a thousand words! Join our panel of comic gurus as we examine how comic books and graphic narratives can lend a broader understanding of indigenous cultures as well as serve as an accessible medium for emergent adult readers and newcomers with limited English proficiency.
Speakers: Homa Naficy, Hartford (CT) Public Library, Manager, Outreach and Multicultural Education; Chair, EMIERT
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Categories: Book Discussion, Family & Youth
Tales from the Heart: Literary Memoirs
ALTAFF
Saturday, 4–5:30 p.m.
Join memoirists for this engaging panel. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, editor, Prepub Alert, Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away and others will be sold at a generous discount.
Speakers: Brianna Karp, Wendy McClure, Theresa Weir, Rachel Hadas, Margaux Fragoso
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Sunday, June 26
Nonfiction Book Blast: Booktalks and Activities for Your Library
ALSC
Sunday, 8–10 a.m.
Start school with new booktalks and activities from ten nonfiction authors: April Pulley Sayre (Rah, Rah, Radishes), Kelly Milner Halls (In Search of Sasquatch), Deborah Heiligman (Charles and Emma), Loree Griffin Burns (The Hive Detectives), Carla Killough McClafferty (The Many Faces of George Washington), Christine Taylor-Butler (Magnets), Shirley Duke (You Can’t Wear These Genes), Darcy Pattison (Prairie Storms), Carla Mooney (Explorers of the New World) and Anastasia Suen (Read and Write Sports).
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Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast
ALA-SRRT
Sunday, 8–10 a.m.
Event Code: ALA5
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $35 | $35 |
Join the Amelia Bloomer Project committee of the SRRT Feminist Task Force for a breakfast presentation looking at the world of children’s literature through the lens of feminism.
Speakers: Maureen McCoy, Librarian, Amelia Bloomer Library; Beth Olshewsky, Library Media Supervisor, South Pasadena Library
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Contents: Author Events, Book Discussion, Family & Youth
Literary Tastes Breakfast
RUSA and RUSA CODES
Sunday, 8–10 a.m.
Event Code: RUS 2
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $55 | $60 |
| Division (RUSA) Member | $50 | $55 |
| Round Table Member | N/A | N/A |
| Retired Member | $50 | $55 |
| Student Member | $50 | $55 |
| Non-Member | $55 | $60 |
RUSA, the home to readers’ advisory, welcomes all book lovers to celebrate the power and pleasure of reading at this Annual Conference tradition! Hear from the 2011 RUSA book award winners, including the Notable Books List and Reading List. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to authors speak about their work. Past breakfast guests include Khaled Hosseini and Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Authors will sign books after the program. To reserve a table, purchase 10 tickets.
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NEH’s Picturing America: Model Programs for Public Libraries
PPO
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Since Picturing America was launched by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in 2007, 3,600 public libraries have been awarded this collection of American artwork. Public librarians who have the Picturing America artwork in their collections are invited to attend this session to learn more about developing related programs for public audiences. Model program formats presented will include book and media discussion programs, local history presentations, lecture series, poetry programming, and more.
Speakers: Malore Brown, Program Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities; Lainie Castle, Project Director, ALA Public Programs Office; Amber Creger, Children’s Librarian, Chicago Public Library–Woodson Regional Library; Colleen Leddy, Director, Stair Public Library, Morenci, MI; Brandy Morrill, Librarian III, Chicago Public Library–Chinatown Branch; Laura Moran, Library Programmer, Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville, NY; Jude Schanzer, Director of Public Relations and Programming, East Meadow Public Library; East Meadow, NY; Carla Sharp, Brighton District Library; Head of Youth Services, Brighton, MI
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What the Library Did for Romance
PLA
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Few communities of fiction readers are as active online as romance readers, and librarians can learn from the romance community to entice customers of all types. Sarah Wendell will explain how she has created a large, active online community, and Jennifer Lohmann will discuss involving an existing community of readers to engage library customers. By using creative and inexpensive ideas, such as a unique online contest that challenged people’s creativity and library humor, the potential for bringing readers together is endless, both in the virtual and the physical space.
Speakers: Jennifer Lohmann, Adult Services Manager, Southwest Regional Library; Sarah Wendell, Managing Partner, SBTB LLC
Categories: Book Discussion, Programming Resources
Mystery and Horror @ your library
ALTAFF
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Featured mystery and horror writers will discuss their books and writing life. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, editor, Prepub Alert, Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away and others will be sold at a generous discount.
Speakers: C.S. Harris, Erica Spindler, Bill Loehfelm, S.J. Watson, Cammie McGovern
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Bookmobile Sunday—Author Luncheon with Margriet Ruurs
OLOS Subcommittee on Bookmobiles; Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services ABOS
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Event Code: OLO1
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $25 | $25 |
Margriet Ruurs is an award-winning author of 26 children’s books, including outreach-related titles such as My Librarian is a Camel and My School in the Rain Forest. Listen to her speak about the importance of outreach and her experiences while researching and promoting her books.
Speakers: Margriet Ruurs
Categories: Author Events
First Author, First Book
ALTAFF
Sunday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
This event allows the audience to hear future best-selling authors and join in a lively question-and-answer period. Be the first to collect your signed first edition or advance reader’s copy! The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, editor, Prepub Alert, Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away, and others will be sold at a generous discount.
Speakers: Sen. Bob Graham, Ellen Bryson, Eleanor Henderson, Jon Michaud, Neil Abramson, Rebecca Makkai
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American Sign Language Literature Programming @ your library
ASCLA/LSSPS
Sunday, 4–5:30 p.m.
Attendees will learn about existing, quality resources that support deaf people’s efforts to be understood by the public as people first and who have their deaf culture and language called American Sign Language (ASL). Librarians will learn about the differences between Deaf and ASL literatures and about the latest and greatest in contemporary literature to bring into the library’s reading and discussion groups. Sources for locating books, videos and films, funding, speakers, authors, and deaf library Friends groups as well as tips for programming librarians will be shared.
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Monday, June 27
Isn't it Romantic?
ALTAFF
Monday, 8–10 a.m.
Bestselling romance authors will be discussing and reading from their work. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, editor, Prepub Alert, Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away, and others will be sold at a generous discount.
Speakers: Stephanie Laurens, Robyn Carr, Julie James, Brenda Jackson, Adrienne McDonnell
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Michael L. Printz Program and Reception
YALSA
Monday, 8–10 p.m.
Event Code: YAL5
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $29 | $35 |
Come listen to Michael L. Printz award-winning author of Ship Breaker, Paolo Bacigalupi, and honor book authors Lucy Christopher (Stolen); A.S. King (Please Ignore Vera Dietz); Marcus Sedgwick (Revolver); and Janne Teller (Nothing) speak about their writing, followed by a reception. The annual award is administered by YALSA and sponsored by Booklist magazine.
Speakers: Paolo Bacigalupi, Lucy Christopher, A.S. King, Marcus Sedgwick, Janne Teller
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Stonewall Book Awards Brunch
ALA-GLBTRT
Monday, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Event Code: ALA4
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $55 | $55 |
The Stonewall Book Awards celebration brunch will feature this year’s winning fiction, nonfiction, and children’s authors.
Categories: Author Events, Book Discussion, Family & Youth
Graphic Genius: Examining and Exploring Visual Literacy through Graphic Novels
ALSC
Monday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
This panel presentation will focus on developing visual literacy through graphic novels. The first Ambassador of Children’s Literature, Jon Scieszka, and author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka will join Dr. Matthew Zbaracki and Dr. Jennifer Geringer in discussion how graphic novels serve to engage readers through visual literacy. The presentation will begin with an overview of visual literacy and provide a plethora of literary examples that exemplify the topic, and then extend into discussions between authors and attendees.
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Tuesday, June 28
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast
ALA-EMIERT Special Event
Tuesday, 7–9:00 a.m.
Event Code: ALA3
| Ticket Prices: | Advance | Onsite |
| Members & Non-Members | $50 | $60 |
Celebrate the 2011 Coretta Scott King Book Awards recipients at this annual breakfast honoring the year’s best African American authors and illustrators of books for children and youth. The Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient will also be honored.