A benefit of attending ALA is the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow librarians. You get to talk shop with associates hailing from around the 50 states, share ideas and notes, celebrate the happenings in your community. Furthermore, the platform provides us in the library world a venue to meet with authors (Ransom Riggs admittedly had me starstruck) and artists within the publishing world. With a host of panel discussions, programs, and classes, the only difficulty resides in trying to coordinate a schedule to attend as many presentations as possible. That being said, here are several of the forums I attended:
From Nine to Nineteen and Beyond
Five Young Adult authors (Erin Beaty, Tae Keller, McCall Hoyle, Jodi Kendall, Ashley Woodfolk) discussed what keeps their readers coming back for more, as well as criteria that cross genre boundaries and age categories. They examined how emotion drives characters, how emotion drives readers, and how reading increases empathy in the world at large.
Teen Voices Lead the Way
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Students today are raising their voices to participate, and even lead the way, in critical national conversations. Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Justina Ireland (Dread Nation), Tahereh Mafi (A Very Large Expanse of Sea), and Elana K. Arnold (Damsel) explored writing for teens, their teenage selves, and the young, diverse voices that inspire them today.
Cultural Icons in the Library
Have you ever wondered how to leverage a love of Batman, Wonder Woman, or Superman into a passion for reading? Do you want to find out which superhero books are appropriate for Middle Grade and YA readers? DC Comics authors Mariko Tamaki, Danielle Paige, Shea Fontana, Ridley Pearson, Kami Garcia, Meg Cabot, and Lauren Myracle had the answers!
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
James Mustich began his career in bookselling at an independent bookstore in New York in the early 1980s. In 1986 he co-founded the acclaimed book catalogue A Common Reader. He is currently Vice President for Digital Product at Barnes & Noble. As part of his panel, James discussed how he curated the list for 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die.
Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid
Dylan Thomas is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. First published in 2016, the NYT bestselling book has provided readers with a multitude of locations to have wanderlust for. Now Dylan has brought the world of travel and unique global locations to young readers. During their commentary, authors Rosemary Mosco and Ella Morton conveyed the importance of nonfiction, travel, and curiosity.
It's Personal: Writing the Book of Your Heart
The book of your heart is a tricky thing. It's close to you. What's it like trying to get it published? Reading Reviews? Is it harder to take criticism on a story that's personal vs. something else? Eric Smith, Ashley Woodfolk, Kati Gardner, Daniel Jose Older, and Lydia Kang talked about their stories and the personal challenges that arise.
The Fab Four of YA
Brandy Colbert - winner of a 2018 Stonewall Book Award, Monica Hesse - Edgar Award winner, Emily X.R. Pan, and Jay Cole chatted about their new and highly anticipated novels.
From Nine to Nineteen and Beyond
Five Young Adult authors (Erin Beaty, Tae Keller, McCall Hoyle, Jodi Kendall, Ashley Woodfolk) discussed what keeps their readers coming back for more, as well as criteria that cross genre boundaries and age categories. They examined how emotion drives characters, how emotion drives readers, and how reading increases empathy in the world at large.
Teen Voices Lead the Way
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Students today are raising their voices to participate, and even lead the way, in critical national conversations. Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Justina Ireland (Dread Nation), Tahereh Mafi (A Very Large Expanse of Sea), and Elana K. Arnold (Damsel) explored writing for teens, their teenage selves, and the young, diverse voices that inspire them today.
Cultural Icons in the Library
Have you ever wondered how to leverage a love of Batman, Wonder Woman, or Superman into a passion for reading? Do you want to find out which superhero books are appropriate for Middle Grade and YA readers? DC Comics authors Mariko Tamaki, Danielle Paige, Shea Fontana, Ridley Pearson, Kami Garcia, Meg Cabot, and Lauren Myracle had the answers!
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
James Mustich began his career in bookselling at an independent bookstore in New York in the early 1980s. In 1986 he co-founded the acclaimed book catalogue A Common Reader. He is currently Vice President for Digital Product at Barnes & Noble. As part of his panel, James discussed how he curated the list for 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die.
Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid
Dylan Thomas is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. First published in 2016, the NYT bestselling book has provided readers with a multitude of locations to have wanderlust for. Now Dylan has brought the world of travel and unique global locations to young readers. During their commentary, authors Rosemary Mosco and Ella Morton conveyed the importance of nonfiction, travel, and curiosity.
It's Personal: Writing the Book of Your Heart
The book of your heart is a tricky thing. It's close to you. What's it like trying to get it published? Reading Reviews? Is it harder to take criticism on a story that's personal vs. something else? Eric Smith, Ashley Woodfolk, Kati Gardner, Daniel Jose Older, and Lydia Kang talked about their stories and the personal challenges that arise.
The Fab Four of YA
Brandy Colbert - winner of a 2018 Stonewall Book Award, Monica Hesse - Edgar Award winner, Emily X.R. Pan, and Jay Cole chatted about their new and highly anticipated novels.
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