Monday, April 18, 2011

N is for...

NEW ORLEANS!!


I'm so excited to attend ALA Annual in New Orleans June 23-28, 2011. Not only will this be my first visit to New Orleans, but it will also be the first ALA Annual conference I've ever attended! Here are some great Youth Services events if you're planning to attend as well:


PRECONFERENCE:

Give Them What They Want: Reaching Reluctant YA Readers
Friday, June 24 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM $129
The Nuts & Bolts of Serving Teens: Practical Tips for the Library Generalist or New YA Librarian
Friday, June 24 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM $129
Disaster Preparedness for School Librarians
Friday, June 24 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Free

TICKETED EVENTS:
Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon with Winner Sir Terry Pratchett
Saturday, June 25 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM $59
YA Authors' Coffee Klatch Sunday, June 26 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM $19 in advance $25 at the door
Newbery-Caldecott-Wilder Banquet Sunday, June 26 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM $94
Michael L. Printz Program and Reception
Monday, June 27 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM $29 in advance $35 at the door
For more details or to register, visit the ALA Annual Conference website. If you have any great recommendations for places to see (and eat!) in New Orleans please post a comment! Hope to see you there!

-written by Joanna

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