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Meg Cabot, You’ve Gone Too Far!
From the preconference luncheon featuring YA author Meg Cabot:
On libraries: “I spent so much time in the library as a kid. The library had air conditioning, vending machines, spacious bathrooms, and books. I thought it was heaven. I could read whatever I wanted! I spent so much time escaping into the world of fiction.”
On writing: [...]
Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Every BOY Ready to Read @ Your Library
On Sunday, June 24, I attended the program “Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Every BOY Ready to Read @ Your Library,” presented by Dr. Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D. He explained the gender differences between boys and girls and how we could use this in our storytimes. A few highlights from his Powerpoint presentation:
•Gender [...]
Friday Night @ ALA: Many Voices, One Nation
For the second year in a row I attended this great program organized by ALA ’s Office for Diversity. – “a celebration of the written and spoken word, lyrics, and song.” The premise is basic: bring together authors, poets, musicians, and dancers to provide a sampler of local talent and a range of perspectives [...]
Sunday at ALA
Sunday was a very busy day full of programs.
Nancy Pearl
First I arrive bright and early to see Nancy Pearl speak. It was fascinating to hear how each of her books came into being, especially her lastest book, Book Crush. She gave some suggestions of books [...]
Podcast: Author Luncheon with Po Bronson
Many thanks to Po Bronson for giving us the permission to podcast his presentation at the 2007 PLA Spring Symposium Author Luncheon!
After a brief introduction from PLA president Susan Hildreth. The author of What Should I Do With My Life? and Why Do I Love These People? spoke about recent research in child learning [...]
