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*'''12:00 Carolyn Mackler''', 2004 Michael L. Printz Honor book recipient for ''The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things''.  This book was also the fourth most challenged book in America in 2006.   
 
*'''12:00 Carolyn Mackler''', 2004 Michael L. Printz Honor book recipient for ''The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things''.  This book was also the fourth most challenged book in America in 2006.   
 
*'''12:30 Nick Hornby''', New York Times-bestselling author of such internationally acclaimed books as ''High Fidelity'', ''About a Boy'', ''How To Be Good'' and ''A Long Way Down'', will publish his first novel for young adults, ''Slam'', with Penguin Young Readers Group in October.   
 
*'''12:30 Nick Hornby''', New York Times-bestselling author of such internationally acclaimed books as ''High Fidelity'', ''About a Boy'', ''How To Be Good'' and ''A Long Way Down'', will publish his first novel for young adults, ''Slam'', with Penguin Young Readers Group in October.   
*'''1:00 Cecil Castellucci''', author of ''Boy Proof'', which is on YALSA’s 2006 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya Best Books for Young Adults] and [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/qp Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers] lists.
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*'''1:00 Cecil Castellucci''', author of ''Boy Proof'', which is on YALSA’s 2006 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya Best Books for Young Adults] and [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers] lists.
 
*'''1:30 Tiffany Trent''' author of ''In the Serpent’s Coils'', the first novel in the Hallowmere series, published by Mirrorstone, an imprint of Wizards of the Coast.
 
*'''1:30 Tiffany Trent''' author of ''In the Serpent’s Coils'', the first novel in the Hallowmere series, published by Mirrorstone, an imprint of Wizards of the Coast.
 
*'''2:00 Barry Lyga''' worked in the comic book industry before returning to his first love, writing. He is the author of ''The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl'' and ''Boy Toy''.  
 
*'''2:00 Barry Lyga''' worked in the comic book industry before returning to his first love, writing. He is the author of ''The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl'' and ''Boy Toy''.  
 
*'''2:30 Catherine Gilbert Murdock''', her first novel, ''Dairy Queen'', is on YALSA’s 2007 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya Best Books for Young Adults]list.
 
*'''2:30 Catherine Gilbert Murdock''', her first novel, ''Dairy Queen'', is on YALSA’s 2007 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya Best Books for Young Adults]list.
 
*'''3:00 Gene Luen Yang''', is the winner of the 2007 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz Michael L. Printz Award] for excellence in young adult literature for his graphic novel ''American Born Chinese.''
 
*'''3:00 Gene Luen Yang''', is the winner of the 2007 [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz Michael L. Printz Award] for excellence in young adult literature for his graphic novel ''American Born Chinese.''
*'''3:30 Patrick Jones'''is the author of three teen novels, the most current Chasing Tail Lights, to be released in July 2007.  His first novel Things Change was a [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/qp Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers].
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*'''3:30 Patrick Jones'''is the author of three teen novels, the most current Chasing Tail Lights, to be released in July 2007.  His first novel Things Change was a [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers].
  
  

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A number of ALA units are commemorating Anniversaries at the 2007 Annual Conference. Check out these chances to celebrate and visit the ALA Membership Pavilion to see additional Anniversary events taking place on the Exhibits Floor.

All Anniversary Event Calendar

Friday, June 22nd

  • YALSA's 50th Anniversary Party Friday, June 23 from 10-Midnight at the Renaissance Washington in the Renaissance Ballroom West. Help YALSA celebrate its first 50 years! The party will begin immediately following the Booklist Books for Youth Forum which will honor the first ever Michael L. Printz winners for excellence in young adult literature: Walter Dean Meyers for Monster; David Almond for Skellig; Laurie Halse Anderson for Speak; and Ellen Wittlinger for Hard Love. Appetizers and open bar!


Saturday, June 23rd


Sunday, June 24th

  • YALSA's YA Author Breakfast Sunday, June 24th, 8-10am ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join YALSA as the 50th anniversary celebration continues! This author breakfast will feature YALSA's award winning authors (Michael L. Printz, Margaret A. Edwards, and Alex) and offer participants an informal setting to meet their favorite YA authors! Tickets are only $10, limited amount available!
  • Lois Lowry on the Live! @ your library Reading Stage Sunday, June 24th, 12noon. Lois Lowry was born in Honolulu and grew up all over the world. She attended Brown University, married young, and finished college in Maine in her thirties as the mother of four. Her first book for young people, A Summer to Die, was published in 1977 and won the International Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award. Since then she has published 34 books and been awarded the Newbery Medal twice. Lowry was recently named YALSA's 2007 Margaret A. Edwards Award winner for lifetime contribution in writing for young adults for her novel, The Giver.
  • Spectrum Scholar 10th Anniversary Luncheon Sunday, June 24th, 2007 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Don't miss the culminating event of the Spectrum 10th Anniversary Celebration! The American Library Association's Spectrum Scholarship Program turns 10 years old in 2007. Established in 1997, the Spectrum Scholarship Program - ALA's national diversity and recruitment effort designed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the profession - has awarded scholarships to more than 415 individuals. Join Spectrum Scholars, Champions, and all who advocate for critically needed diversity in libraries at this luncheon to support Spectrum's future and honor its legacy. Cost $55. Registration available under Special Events/Meal Functions.
  • 10 Years Later - Where Are They Now?: Spectrum Scholars Shining in the Field Sunday, June 24th, 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.In the ten years since the award began, Spectrum Scholars have gone on to excel in an array of positions as varied as the scholars’ backgrounds. From academic reference work to public librarianship - from administrative positions to costume companies, the scholars have fulfilled the program’s goal of increasing diversity in all areas of librarianship. Spectrum Scholars discuss the impact Spectrum has had on their lives and the importance of this diversity recruitment and retention program. Speakers: Tracie D. Hall, Assistant Dean, GSLIS, Dominican University; Luiz H. Mendes, Electronic Resources Librarian, California State University, Northridge; Alicia Yao, School Librarian, Barnhart School, CA; Ida Z. daRoza, Catalog Librarian, San Mateo County Central Library and moderated by Alanna Aiko Moore, Sociology, Ethnic Studies and Gender Studies Librarian, University of California, San Diego.


Monday, June 25th

  • Diversions Monday, June 25, 2007 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. In this special installment of the popular "Diversions" tour, which affords ALA goers an up-close and personal encounter with a city's diverse cultures, the Office for Diversity invites you to take part in a tour that allows you to experience Washington D.C. in a meaningful way while celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Spectrum Scholarship Program. Diversions tours are always memorable. Don't miss this one! Tickets: $65. Registration available under Special Events.
  • Let's Talk About It: 25 Years of Reading and Discussion Programs Monday, June 25, 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. The nationally known Let's Talk About It (LTAI) reading and discussion program model has been engaging people through provocative theme-based, scholar-led discussions of excellent literature for the last 25 years. Learn more about new themes, funding opportunities and resources as LTAI project directors, participants and scholars discuss the evolution of the program model, favorite themes and books and ideas for the future. Speakers: Mary Davis Fournier, Project Director, Public Programs Office; Matthew Brogan, Director of Programs, Nextbook
  • Let's Talk About It: 25th Anniversary Celebration Monday, June 25, 2007 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Please join the ALA Public Programs Office for a reception celebrating 25 years of Let's Talk About It programming.

YA Authors on the Live! @ your library Reading Stage! Monday, June 25th, 12noon - 4:30 pm join up and coming Pam Spencer Holley, former YALSA President will emcee the event.

  • 12:00 Carolyn Mackler, 2004 Michael L. Printz Honor book recipient for The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. This book was also the fourth most challenged book in America in 2006.
  • 12:30 Nick Hornby, New York Times-bestselling author of such internationally acclaimed books as High Fidelity, About a Boy, How To Be Good and A Long Way Down, will publish his first novel for young adults, Slam, with Penguin Young Readers Group in October.
  • 1:00 Cecil Castellucci, author of Boy Proof, which is on YALSA’s 2006 Best Books for Young Adults and Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers lists.
  • 1:30 Tiffany Trent author of In the Serpent’s Coils, the first novel in the Hallowmere series, published by Mirrorstone, an imprint of Wizards of the Coast.
  • 2:00 Barry Lyga worked in the comic book industry before returning to his first love, writing. He is the author of The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and Boy Toy.
  • 2:30 Catherine Gilbert Murdock, her first novel, Dairy Queen, is on YALSA’s 2007 Best Books for Young Adultslist.
  • 3:00 Gene Luen Yang, is the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature for his graphic novel American Born Chinese.
  • 3:30 Patrick Jonesis the author of three teen novels, the most current Chasing Tail Lights, to be released in July 2007. His first novel Things Change was a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.


American Libraries 100th Anniversary

For more information visit American Libraries Online: http://www.ala.org/alonline


ALCTS 50th Anniversary

For more information visit the ALCTS 50th Anniversary website: http://www.ala.org/ala/alctscontent/alctslrts50/alctslrts50.htm

ALCTS Exhibit Booth: Anniversary Events

where: Booth #4147, when: every exhibit day

Unprecedented half-day “Experience ALCTS” sessions, will feature ALCTS work and interest areas. Member topic experts will be on scene for questions and informal discussion. Join us at booth #4147 in the exhibit hall. Session themes will include:

• leadership

• publishing

• lifelong learning

• award-winning efforts

• being an author (with book signings)

• ALCTS and the profession: hot topics


LAMA 50th Anniversary

For more information visit the LAMA 50th Anniversary website: http://www.ala.org/ala/lama/aboutlama/lamamemresource/lamahistory/history.htm


Let's Talk About It 25th Anniversary

For more information about the history of Let's Talk About It (LTAI) programming, visit the LTAI archive: http://publicprograms.ala.org/ltai/

Spectrum 10th Anniversary

In addition to the Spectrum 10th Anniversary Events above, get to know Spectrum Scholars better by joining us for Ten at 10:00! Come meet ten Spectrum Scholars at 10:00am at the ALA Membership Pavilion (Booth 2525) in Exhibits Saturday-Tuesday.

For more information visit the Spectrum 10th Anniversary website: http://ala.org/ala/diversity/spectrum/spectrum10th.htm


YALSA 50th Anniversary
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