My goal here on the blog, whenever I go to a conference, is to provide both info for those attending and an educational experience for those who stay home. I take it seriously. To that end, today, I will discuss my plans for the blog and then give you all a preview of a few key events I will be attending and reporting on.
Tomorrow, the blog will be off. I will be attending my first day of programming. But each night after I come back to the room, I will write up a recap post of what I did that day. That means you can expect a post Saturday recapping Friday, a post Sunday recapping Saturday, etc.... Through Wednesday morning [which will recap Tuesday and have some of my closing thoughts]. After that I may take Thursday and or Friday off, but I will keep you posted.
To see the recap content I provided at PLA for context, click here. I do not live Tweet programs anymore.
Now in terms of following along with the conference, I suggest using this link to follow #alaac22 on Twitter. Remember, you do NOT need a Twitter account to follow along. Anyone can see it, while only those with accounts can interact.
If you are attending and want to find me, awesome. I love meeting readers. I will have pens and stickers, so when you find me, ask for some. I often forget to offer because it is so busy.
I will also have coupons for my book which you can order with a discount and the coupon and FREE shipping at the conference. Booth 1833 which is the ALA Store. This is a VERY good deal for a MUST buy book. So there is even more incentive to find me.
And here is another guaranteed chance to see me on Saturday morning:
Diversity in Publishing Stage
DATE: Saturday, June 25
TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM ET
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall, next to Booth 833 on the cross-aisle
DESCRIPTION: Creators Brynne Barnes and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh (Stop Telling Women to Smile) talk about their newest picture book, BLACK GIRL RISING. In this intimate and uplifting discussion, Brynne and Tatyana will discuss their creative process and collaboration in creating this moving, poetic rallying cry that celebrates and asserts Black girlhood.
I am replacing the irreplaceable Stephanie Sendaula as the moderator of this conversation. I am very excited. The book is AMAZING and I have so much to talk to them about.
I like to reserve the right to not show up for something so I will not list my full planned schedule here on the blog; however, I do have many programs marked on my conference scheduler. I made my profile public so anyone can see it. The best way to reach me during the conference-- if you are there-- is to either ping me on Twitter or use the app. For the app you click the search magnifying glass on the top right and type my name. [I come up.] I just tested it. And I have it set so anyone can send me a message.
I would like take a moment to highlight the presentations posted on the LibraryReads Events page as I plan to be at all but the Nonfiction [it is up again R.L. Stine]. Also, these are the most revenant to my readers. Please note below, some need you to register so they have enough books for everyone.
Saturday, June 25: Nonfiction Author Panel 4pm WCC 145B Panel info and registration: https://bit.ly/LRALANF22
Sunday, June 26: ALMA’s Library Family Feud Sponsored by LibraryReads, 1:30pm Marriott Marquis Monument (Panel info coming soon!)
Monday, June 27: Your Morning is Booked: ALMA/LibraryReads Adult Author Panel, 8:30am, WCC 146B
Panel info and registration: https://bit.ly/YourMorningIsBooked22
Booklist and LibraryReads Read ‘N Rave, 10:30am WCC 145B
Also check out: Read Hard: Get the Most Out of Your Reading Life as a Library Professional (featuring our very own Allison Escoto!) Monday June 27, 1pm, WCC 158A
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