You’ll have a couple of opportunities to attend Nancy Pearl programming at PLA 2010. Pearl is presenting a preconference program on Tuesday, March 23, from 2 – 5:30 p.m. and also will host her popular Book Buzz event on Wednesday, March 24, from 10:30 a.m. – Noon.

Pearl’s preconference program, on Tuesday, is entitled “Opening Doors, Opening Books: Providing Effective Readers’ Advisory Service.” Participants will learn how to effectively match readers with the right books by applying the concept of “doorways” in suggesting reading material. The session will focus on defining, identifying, and using doorways in Readers’ Advisory interviews, and will discuss how mood and motivation affect whether or not a reader will enjoy a particular book. Also, attendees will hear tips on how to grow their knowledge of books, and how to conquer “desk paralysis.” Preconference programs require a separate registration fee – you can get more information and register at www.placonference.org.

On Wednesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m., plan to join Pearl and representatives from top publishing companies, at PLA’s Book Buzz, as they talk about some of the best upcoming books. This session is open to all registered conference attendees.

Visit www.placonference.org for complete PLA 2010 information.