Are you lucky enough to be going to the ALA Annual Conference? Here’s a preview of programs that may be of interest to readers’ advisors:

FRIDAY 8:00pm – Comic World: Graphic Novels Come of Age
ALA – PUBLISHING Washington Convention Center -144A-C
Booklist magazine’s Books for Youth Annual Forum celebrates graphic novels with a program featuring comics creators and publishers Francoise Mouly, Gene Luen Yang, Mark Siegel, and Matt Phelan. Moderator: Ian Chipman, Booklist magazine, Associate Editor Speakers: Francoise Mouly, Toon Books, Editorial Director; Matt Phelan, Candlewick Press, author; Mark Siegel, First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, Editorial Director; Gene Luen Yang, First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, author.

SATURDAY, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES – Nancy Pearl with Mary McDonagh Murphy ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom C

SATURDAY, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Poetry as a Community Builder: Expanding Community Outreach Through Poetry ALA – PPO Washington Convention Center -102 A
Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming Make poetry accessible to your community. This program will discuss new ideas and best practices in poetry programs and outreach. Moderator: Mary Davis Fournier, ALAPPO, Deputy Director Speakers: Kwame Alexander, Poet; Linda Holtslander, Loudon County Public Library, Assistant Director.

SATURDAY 8:00-10:00am – Listen Up! Using Audiobooks to Motivate Boys to Become Readers
ALSC AASL Washington Convention Center -144A-C Children & Young Adults Current research indicates that boys are not reaching their potential as readers in today’s school environment. As educators, we must explore more varied avenues for meeting their literacy needs. Using audiobooks maximizes auditory learning modalities and provides an appealing, affordable alternative for experiencing quality literature for all students, particularly boys. A panel featuring a librarian, publisher, and author will discuss theoretical as well as practical issues related to the use of audiobooks with boys. Speakers: Rose Brock, Coppell Middle School West, Librarian; Cheryl Herman, Random House Publishing Group, Director of Marketing; Jon Scieszka, Random House Books on Tape/Listening Library, Author.

SATURDAY 8:00-10:00am I’m Doing Events at the Library from Now On: Running an Effective Author Series on a Budget PLA Washington Convention Center -209A/B
Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming A panel of staff members from the St. Louis County Library Discuss their experience with successful author events at the library, how librarians can work with publishers to bring in A-list authors, and how libraries can work with sponsors to leverage these events for fund-raising and public relations opportunities. Speakers: Charles Pace, St. Louis County Library, Director; Carrie Robb, St. Louis County Library, Adult Program Coordinator; Author To be determined; Tim Wadham, St. Louis County Library, Assistant Director for Youth & Community Services.

SATURDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES – Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom C

SATURDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. New Grant Available: Use Louisa May Alcott TV Special for Library Programs ALA – PPO Grand Hyatt -Constitution C/D
Learn about a new NEH grant to ALA for library programs using the documentary “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women,” and discuss the “Soul of a People” documentary and library programs. Producers of both films will be present. Also featured: documentary websites and educational resources for libraries. Moderator: Susan Brandehoff, ALAPPO, Director, Program Development & Partnerships; Jennifer Dominiak, ALA Public Programs Office, Program Officer, Exhibitions Speakers: Henry Fortunato, Kansas City Public Library, Librarian; Andrea Kalin, Spark Media, President, Soul of a People Documentary; Nancy Porter, Producer and Director, Louis May Alcott Documentary; Nora Quinlan, Nova U, Librarian; Harriet Reisen, Author, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women; Jude Schanzer, East Meadow NY Public Library, Librarian.

SATURDAY 10:30am – noon Going Socratic with Coretta Scott King Book Award Titles: A Socratic Seminar Approach to Book Discussions EMIERT Four Points Sheraton -Franklin C/D
Using Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning titles Elijah of Buxton and Moses, learn the how-to’s of the Socratic Process to involve students in inquiry and rich discussion of opinions based on the text. Session will include defining the Socratic method, seminar etiquette, and role of facilitator. Learn how to select the best texts, conduct a seminar, enhance inquiry skills of student participants, and assess the seminar. Speakers: Barbara Clark, Birmingham Public Schools , Bloomfield, MI, Coordinator for Media and Enrichment Services; Kelli Hughes, Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI, School Library Media Specialist; Adelaide Phelps, Oakland University, Director, Educational Resources Lab.

SATURDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Isn’t It Romantic?
ALTAFF Washington Convention Center -142 Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming Join bestselling romance writers as they discuss their work. Authors include Madeline Hunter, Beth Harbison, Mary Blayney, Kathryn Caskie, Elizabeth Hoyt, and Kristan Higgins. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, Editor of the Book Review for Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away and others will be sold at a generous discount. Author details available at www.ala.org/altaff.

SATURDAY 12:00 – 1:30pm Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon $ YALSA Washington Convention Center -146A/B
Come join us for lunch and listen to the winner of the 2010 Margaret A. Edwards Award, Jim Murphy, talk about his writing. The award honors his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793; Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America; The Great Fire; The Long Road to Gettysburg; and A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy. The annual award is administered by YALSA, the fastest growing division of ALA, and sponsored by School Library Journal magazine.

SATURDAY 1:30-3:30pm Everyone’s a Critic: The Future of Book Reviewing ALA – PUBLISHING Washington Convention Center -202A Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
The top-down hierarchy of book reviewing has been changed forever by a generation who can start their own review publication in minutes. Established cultural arbiters fear losing market share in the Wild West of the World Wide Web. But is old versus new an either/or proposition? Presenters discuss the ways critical authority is earned and how old and new media can complement each other. Join Booklist Online’s Keir Graff and three experts who approach book reviewing from different perspectives for a lively exploration of the ways top-down and bottom-up can meet in the middle.

SATURDAY 1:30-3:30pm Multiple Formats and Multiple Copies in a Digital Age: Acceptance, Tolerance, Elimination ALCTS – CMDS, RUSA – CODES RUSA CODES Washington Convention Center -147B Collection Management & Technical Services Collection Development
Some libraries embrace all copies and formats, others tolerate them, and still others remove all formats/copies but one. In a digital age, how do we embrace removing items from our collections that have been replaced by other formats? How do we create buy in for these projects? Come listen to best practices about the ways in which libraries have and are addressing issues surrounding eliminating multiple formats and copies. Speakers: Robert Kieft, Occidental College, College Librarian; Doug Way, Grand Valley State University, Head of Collection Development; Roy Ziegler, Florida State University, Associate Director of Collections

SATURDAY 4:00-5:30pm Science Fiction and Fantasy: Informing the Present by Imagining the Future LITA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom B Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
Distinguished science fiction and fantasy authors will discuss the visionary nature of their craft, how speculative literature suggests new ideas and technologies, and the possible impact the ideas could have on society in the future. Presented by LITA Imagineering IG. Speakers: Cory Doctorow, Tor Books, Author; Jane Lindskold, Tor Books, Author; Cherie Priest, Tor Books, Author; Brandon Sanderson, Author; Dom Testa, Tor Books, Author

SATURDAY 4:00-5:30p.m. Readers’ Advisory Research and Trends Forum RUSA – CODES Washington Convention Center -204B/C Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
The Readers’ Advisory Research and Trends Forum showcases creative thinking in all areas related to readers’ advisory (RA), including reference, adult services and collection development. Come join your colleagues in this interactive conversation and learn from a range of experts exploring the cutting edge of RA. Speakers: Nathan Altice, Virginia Commonwealth University; Tom De Haven; Daniel De Simone, Library of Congress

SATURDAY 8-10pm Stories for a Saturday Evening
ALSC Washington Convention Center -144A-C Children & Young Adults
You have had a long day of meetings, programs and exhibits. Take a little time for yourself, kick off your shoes, sit back, and relax. Nothing is more relaxing than a good laugh, and we have some great storytellers who will share original and traditional stories that will entertain and delight! Bring a friend – it is FREE! Speakers: Joe Hayes, Cinco Puntos Press, Bilingual Storyteller; Linda Martin, Sugar Hill Elementary School, Teacher Librarian; Kim Weitkamp, Consultant, Humorist and Storyteller

SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES – Sarah, The Duchess of York ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom – CANCELLED! Late breaking news: Duchess of York replaced by Marlo Thomas

SUNDAY 8am-10am PRIME TIME Family Reading Time: A Model Program for Strengthening Families & Building Communities ALA – PPO Washington Convention Center -203A/B Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming; Literacy & Learning
Engage diverse, underserved neighborhoods of your community in PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME, a family literacy program featuring humanities-focused content, quality children’s literature, techniques based on the Socratic Method, and collective learning. A distinguished panel including representatives from the American Library Association, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities will discuss this program’s history, philosophy, and methodology, as well as proven strategies for securing funds to support this outreach model. Speakers: Rhonda Butler, Public Libraries of Saginaw, MI, Children’s and Teen Services Coordinator; Lainie Castle, ALA Public Programs Office, Project Director; Anne Haimes, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, GA, Branch Group Manager; Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, Lincoln, NE, Director; Thomas Phelps, National Endowment for the Humanities, Director, Division of Public Programs

SUNDAY, June 27, 8-10am Literary Tastes Breakfast $ RUSA, RUSA – CODES RUSA CODES Grand Hyatt -Independence A
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 2010 RUSA book award winners, including the Notable Books List and Reading List. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to authors speak about their work. Authors will sign books after the program. Purchase tickets in advance–limited seating available at the door. Speakers: Dan Chaon, Await Your Reply: A Novel, author; Laney Salisbury, Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art, author; David Small, Stitches: A Memoir, author; Adriana Trigiani, Very Valentine, author 40th

SUNDAY, June 27, 8-10am Teen Book Groups Can Work: how three very different libraries created teen reading communities YALSA Washington Convention Center -143B/C Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
Librarians from three settings -rural, suburban, and urban – will describe through multimedia the challenges each of our teen initiatives faced and how we overcame them. We’ll show examples of each success model through slides, video and narration. A group of teens from Duxbury, MA will model a typical weekly meeting and the audience can ask questions of both librarians and teens.

SUNDAY 9am-10am YA Author Coffee Klatch $ YALSA Washington Convention Center -207A/B
Enjoy coffee and meet with YALSA’s award winning authors! This informal coffee klatch will give you an opportunity to meet authors who have appeared on one of YALSA’s six annual selected lists or have received one of YALSA’s five literary awards. Librarians will sit at a table and every 3 or 4 minutes, a new author will arrive at your table to talk!

SUNDAY 10:30-noon Celebrating the Spoken Word with Poetry for Young People ALSC Washington Convention Center -103A Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
This program celebrates the oral quality of poetry for young people by showcasing the current Children’s Poet Laureate, Mary Ann Hoberman, who will speak about her life, work, and creative process; inviting participants to join in on interactive reading aloud of children’s poetry using a variety of practical strategies, and concluding with a performance by young winners of the new Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest, a program for fostering children’s confidence and public speaking. Speakers: Mary Ann Hoberman, Little Brown Publishing Company, Poet and Author; Sylvia Vardell, Texas Woman’s University, Professor; Stephen Young, Poetry Foundation, Program Director

SUNDAY 10:30-noon Innovative Collection Centered Programs: Beyond the Book Group RUSA – CODES Renaissance Washington – Renaissance East User Services;
Outreach Libraries around the country put on fantastic adult programs for their patrons, but often these programs are driven by the performer or speaker, and connections made to the library’s collection are frequently an afterthought or altogether nonexistent. During this session we’ll discuss content and implementation tips for collection-centered programs, including both traditional events like book discussion groups creative programming opportunities such as adult storytimes, summer reading programs, mock book awards, battle of the book competitions, genre studies, and seasonal previews of new books. Speakers: Vivienne Beckett, Scenic Regional Library, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian; Michelle BoisvenueFox, Kent District Library, Branch Manager; Cynthia Dudenhoffer, Central Methodist University, Director of Information Resources; Alan Jacobson, Oak Park Public Library, Librarian; David Wright, Seattle Public Library, Librarian

SUNDAY 10:30-noon 2010 Alex Awards YALSA Washington Convention Center -150B Children & Young Adults; Literature & Collection Development
The 2010 Alex Award winners—what they are and how to sell them to young adults—are highlighted in this panel presentation. Winning author David Small will speak about his book and the award. The Alex Award is given to the top 10 books that appeal to young adults, and is administered by YALSA and sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust.

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES – PLA President’s Program, Will Shortz ALA, PLA Washington Convention Center-Ballroom C
The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce famed puzzle master, Will Shortz, as keynote speaker for the PLA President’s Program and Awards Presentation at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The program is part of the ALA Auditorium Speaker Series and will take place at the Washington Convention Center, Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 pm. Listeners to NPR’s “Weekend Sunday Edition” and readers of the New York Times are familiar with the challenging style of Will Shortz, the world’s only academically accredited enigmatologist. Also featured – PLA Awards. PLA President Sari Feldman will present PLA Awards including the Margaret E. Monroe Award to Nancy Pearl, and the Allie Beth Martin Award to Rebecca Vnuk.

SUNDAY 1:30-3:30pm The Best of the Best from the University Presses: Books You Should Know About AASL Washington Convention Center -103A Children & Young Adults; Literature & Collection Development
25-30 University Press titles will be presented by a panel of PLA and AASL-member librarians. Titles will represent those featured in the 2010 University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries, an annual collection development bibliography produced by the Association of American University Presses in coordination with the AASL’s American University Press Books committee and PLA’s University Press Book Reviewers Community of Practice group. Book subjects will include art, literature, history, multicultural studies, political science, and memoirs. A raffle of all books presented will be drawn at the end of the program.

SUNDAY 1:30-3:30pm Authors Come in All Colors ALTAFF Washington Convention Center -142
Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming Join Dwayne Betts, Randa Jarrar, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Kimberla Lawson Roby, and Artist Arthur for a lively panel of writers with diverse backgrounds and points of view. The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, Editor of the Book Review for Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away and others will be sold at a generous discount. Author details available at www.ala.org/altaff.

SUNDAY 1:30-3:30pm Teen Book Festivals: Connecting Teens and Authors, a why and how to guide YALSA Washington Convention Center -143B/C Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
Give your teen readers something to celebrate! Learn proven steps to create, organize, fund, and promote a successful Teen Book Festival for your school, library, or entire community. Whether you have a few authors or dozens, this program will help you get started or improve author visits you already have in place. As an added bonus hear from authors Terry Trueman and Ellen Hopkins for their perspective about what makes author events and visits successful.

SUNDAY 4-5pm – Good Comics for Kids: Building a Collection of Graphic Novels for Young Readers ALSC Washington Convention Center -152A Children & Young Adults; Collection Development
Graphic novels are moving out of the teen section and into the rest of the library. With so many new titles released every month, building a graphic novel collection for kids can be a daunting task. Join comics experts from School Library Journal’s Good Comics for Kids blog as they discuss what comics and graphic novels are, why they are important to include in children’s libraries, where to find them, and how to evaluate them. Speakers: Brigid Alverson, Good Comics for Kids, Contributing Writer; Robin Brenner, Brookline Public Library, Reference and Teen Librarian; Esther Keller, Marine Park Intermediate School, School Media Specialist; Scott Robins, Good Comics for Kids, Contributing Writer; Eva Volin, Alameda Free Library, Supervising Children’s Librarian; Snow Wildsmith, Good Comics for Kids, Contributing Writer

SUNDAY 4-5pm Pooling Limited Resources for Effective Teen Programming YALSA Washington Convention Center -143B/C Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
Creating programming for teens can come with challenges on time and resources. This program will present new ideas that provide exciting and creative teen programs during times when resources and staff are limited. Sydney McCoy will share how rotating teen program boxes have increased teen library participation while decreasing staff workload. Jamie Watson will share a joint afterschool program with the Boys and Girls Club that has created a dedicated teen lounge.

SUNDAY 5:30-7:30pm The Laugh’s on Us! $ ALTAFF Grand Hyatt -Independence A
Mark your calendar! Comedian and ALTAFF spokesperson Paula Poundstone will headline this evening featuring Julie Klausner, Jim Breuer (from Saturday Night Live), Kathy Kinney (Mimi on The Drew Carey Show), Ed Ugel, Stephanie Dolgoff, and Roy Blount, Jr. Wine and cheese will be served, and a book signing will follow. Some books will be given away free and others will be available for purchase at a generous discount. Purchase tickets early to this event, which is always a sell-out. Event Code: ALT2

SUNDAY 6:00 – 11pm Newbery Caldecott Banquet $ ALSC Hilton Washington -International BR
This gala event celebrates the Newbery and Caldecott Medalists and Honorees, authors and illustrators of the year’s most distinguished books for children. Cash bar before dinner; doors open at 6:45 p.m. Individual tickets are $94 and require pre-registration. A limited number of tickets will be available at Onsite Registration until noon Friday. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

MONDAY 8am-10am – E-Books: How Do You Know It Was Worth It? ALCTS – AS, ALCTS – CMDS, RUSA – CODES, PLA RUSA CODES Washington Convention Center -146B Collection Management & Technical Services; Collection Development
Models of ebook collection analysis continue to evolve. This program will provide a discussion of the different measures available to evaluate usage of ebooks as well as anticipated improvements desired to measure and evaluate the library’s investment in ebooks. Speakers: Terry Kirchner, Westchester Library System, Director; Christopher Warnock, Ebrary, CEO & CTO; Tom Wright, Brigham Young University, Collection Development Coordinator/Chair of Materials Acquisitions

MONDAY 8am-10am Teen Space: Design with Economy YALSA Washington Convention Center -103A Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
Cramped, dull, boring, and empty. Do these words describe how your teen area looks? An attractive and welcoming space will bring teens into your library and do a lot to boost teen services. But, how do you accomplish this with space, budget and time limitations? Get some tips from experts, and learn about the experiences of several branches of the Montgomery County Public Libraries, who joined forces with the Washington Post “Makeover” column to create dynamic, teen-friendly spaces. Partnerships, complimentary design assistance and teen input are ingredients that could work for every library.

MONDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES - Graphic Novel Panel ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom C

MONDAY 10:30- noon Low-Budget Ways to Connect Readers with Authors using Web 2.0 Tools AASL Washington Convention Center -102 A Children & Young Adults; Technology
Attendees will learn to enhance the reading experience by connecting readers with authors in innovative, affordable ways with Web 2.0 tools. Topics include: deciding which online tools and resources are best for your needs (e.g., blogs, wikis, Skype, and social networking such as Facebook and Twitter), how to design a program that maximum discussion, collaboration, and interaction, and finding authors who will work with you to create a successful Web 2.0 event or program.

MONDAY 10:30 – noon Reading for a Lifetime – You Bet! AASL Washington Convention Center -101 Children & Young Adults; Best Practices in Programming & Instruction
Guided by AASL’s School Librarian’s Role in Reading Position Paper, the R4L Toolkit, and the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, participants will acquire strategies to take a leadership role in reading in their schools. This interactive session provides K-12 examples from the field and hands-on practice with key comprehension and coteaching strategies. Looking for ideas to implement on Monday morning? Join this session to increase your impact on reading!

MONDAY 10:30 – noon First Author, First Book ALTAFF Washington Convention Center -142 Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
This traditional event allows the audience to hear from the future’s best-selling authors including Isabel Wilkerson, Jean Kwok, Eugenia Kim, Jay Varner, Daphne Kalotay, and Mitchell Kaplan. Be the first to collect your signed first-edition (or Reader’s Copy)! The program will be moderated by Barbara Hoffert, Editor of the Book Review for Library Journal. An author signing will follow. Some books will be given away and others will be sold at a generous discount. Author details available at www.ala.org/altaff.

MONDAY 10:30 – noon Science Fiction: Past, Present, Future LITA Washington Convention Center -209A/B Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
Explore the genre of science fiction. James Gunn, a noted writer and scholar, will give an overview of where the genre of science fiction has been. Futurist Cory Doctorow will look at where it is going. Librarian Neil Hollands will show how the genre can be used in libraries today. Presented by LITA Imagineering IG.

MONDAY 10:30 – noon Phat* Fiction: Engaging Hip-Hop Literature in the Public Library (*phat=popular, hip and tempting fiction) PLA Washington Convention Center -147B Authors, Literature & Cultural Programming
Why should librarians identify and purchase urban fiction? While book reviews, publishers’ lists, and patron requests drive much library purchasing, mainstream publisher’s omission of hip hop imprints often means patrons are not finding what they want to read on library shelves. This presentation will be both an exploration of the impact of hip hop publishers and authors in public libraries and a comparison of racial, ethnic, regional aspects of urban fiction presentation. Moderator: Kimberly Boyd, Chicago Public Schools Dept. of Libraries, Librarian Speakers: Kimberly Boyd, Chicago Public Schools Dept. of Libraries, Librarian; Paula ChaseHyman, Selfemployed, Author; Kia Dupree, www.kiadupree.com, Author; D.L. Grant, San Antonio Public Library, Asst. Mgr., G. W. Carver Branch; Megan Honig, New York Public Library, Teen Collection Specialist; Christopher Lassen, Brooklyn Public Library, Children’s Librarian; Susan McClelland, Evanston Public Library, Reader’s Advisor Librarian; Vanessa Irvin Morris, Selfemployed, Author; Amy Pattee, Simmons College GSLIS, Faculty; Kimberla Lawson Roby, None, Author

MONDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Stonewall Book Awards Brunch $ GLBTRT Washington Convention Center -207A
The Stonewall Book Awards will be celebrated with a brunch and speakers. This is a ticketed event.

MONDAY 2pm-4pm Gala Author Tea $ ALTAFF Renaissance Mayflower -Grand BR
Don’t miss this traditional event featuring five bestselling authors who will discuss their writing life and forthcoming books. Authors include Sharyn McCrumb, Sophie Hannah, Laura Lippman, Carolyn Parkhurst, and Heidi Durrow. Enjoy tea, coffee, finger sandwiches, and a variety of sweet treats. A book signing will follow, with some books given away free and others available for purchase at a generous discount. Buy your ticket early as this event often sells out. Event Code: ALT3

MONDAY, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES – Junot Diaz ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom C

MONDAY 4:00-5:30 Queer Teens: LGBTQ Young Adult Novels GLBTRT Washington Convention Center -152A Children & Young Adults; Literature & Collection Development
Authors of LGBTQ literature discuss their work.

MONDAY 5:30-7:30 7th Annual Poetry Blast ALSC Washington Convention Center -144A-C Children & Young Adults
Poetry should be heard and not just seen. Poetry Blast celebrates the wonder and excitement of this aural tradition, featuring contemporary North American poetry for children by poets both new and established. The audience will find this enlightening and energizing event a perfect way to end a conference day. Ten to twelve poets will read. Hosted by Barbara A. Genco and Poet/Writer Marilyn Singer. Information about current and forthcoming books of poetry will be available. Speakers: Arnold Adoff, Clarion Books, Author; Calef Brown, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing, Author; Lois Ehlert, Simon & Schuster Children’s Books, Author; Barbara Genco, Barbara A. Genco Consulting, Consultant; Lee Bennett Hopkins, Abrams Books for Young Readers, Author; Debbie Levy, Sterling Publishing Co., Author; George Ella Lyon, Simon & Schuster, Author; Tony Medina, Lee & Low Publishing Co., Author; Heidi Mordhorst, Boyds Mills Press, Author; Marilyn Nelson, Penguin Young Readers Group, Author; Marilyn Singer, Penguin Young Readers Group, Author; Carole Boston Weatherford, Boyds Mills Press, Author

MONDAY 5:30pm 7:30pm AILA American Indian Youth Literature Awards Presentation AFL – AILA ALA OLOS Washington Convention Center -146C The third American Indian Youth Literature Awards presentation. This award identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. The program will include speakers, awards presentation, and a Native American cultural performance.

MONDAY 8:00-10:00pm BCALA Literary Awards Presentation and Reception AFL – BCALA Four Points Sheraton -Franklin C/D
Annual announcement and recognition of juried fiction and nonfiction. BCALA Literary Award committee invites winning authors and provides copies of books for sale and autographs. A reception is held to allow for additional interaction between authors, award committee members, and other invited guests.

MONDAY 8:00-10:00pm Michael L. Printz Program and Reception $ YALSA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom B
Come listen to Michael L. Printz award-winning author of Going Bovine, Libba Bray, and honor book authors Deborah Heiligman, author of Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith; Rick Yancey, author of The Monstrumologist; Adam Rapp, author of Punkzilla; and John Barnes, author of Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973 speak about their writing, followed by a reception. The annual award is administered by YALSA and sponsored by Booklist magazine.

TUESDAY 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast $ EMIERT Renaissance Washington -Grand BR
Celebrate the 2010 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 first recipient of the Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement will also be honored. Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for $50 each, and onsite for $60 from ALA Registration until Sunday, June 27. Tuesday,

TUESDAY 9am-10am CLOSING SESSION- Amy Sedaris ALA Washington Convention Center -Ballroom C

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