There's so much happening this Fall. Here's just a snapshot of some of the great workshops, conferences, and book-related events that I'm keeping my eye on. What about you? Any great events that HVLA should know about? Let us know in the comments below.
Brooklyn Book Festival
Date of Event: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 10:00AM to 6:00PM (check the website for additional "Bookend" events September 17-23)
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall & Plaza
Need to Know: Calling all book lovers! Join Brooklynites for the largest FREE literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors.
KidLitCon
Date of Event: Friday, September 28 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
BookFest @ Bank Street
Date of Event: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 9:00AM to 3:30PM (Registration begins today at Noon. Get your tickets ASAP. This event sells out quickly!)
Brooklyn Book Festival
Date of Event: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 10:00AM to 6:00PM (check the website for additional "Bookend" events September 17-23)
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall & Plaza
Need to Know: Calling all book lovers! Join Brooklynites for the largest FREE literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors.
KidLitCon
Date of Event: Friday, September 28 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
Location: New York Public Library - The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Need to Know: Join Betsy Bird (A Fuse #8 Production), Monica Edinger (Educating Alice), and Liz Burns (A Chair, a Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy) as they explore the KidLitosphere from a variety of angles.
Live Webcast with Shannon Hale
Date of Event: Monday, October 1, 2012 - 1:00PMNeed to Know: Join Betsy Bird (A Fuse #8 Production), Monica Edinger (Educating Alice), and Liz Burns (A Chair, a Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy) as they explore the KidLitosphere from a variety of angles.
Live Webcast with Shannon Hale
Location: Brooklyn Friends School (That's my school!)
Need to Know: BFS is excited to host award-winning author Shannon Hale. Register in advance so you and your students can join us online. If you miss the live event, the webcast will be archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience.
Need to Know: BFS is excited to host award-winning author Shannon Hale. Register in advance so you and your students can join us online. If you miss the live event, the webcast will be archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience.
BookFest @ Bank Street
Date of Event: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 9:00AM to 3:30PM (Registration begins today at Noon. Get your tickets ASAP. This event sells out quickly!)
Location: Bank Street College of Education
Need to Know: Keynote speakers, author panels, and small breakout groups assure this event has something for everyone. This is by far my favorite professional development event of the year!
Need to Know: Keynote speakers, author panels, and small breakout groups assure this event has something for everyone. This is by far my favorite professional development event of the year!
Also...
Are you planning on going to one or both of ALA's national conferences? Have you considered bundling your registration fees for 2013 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference? It's a great way to cut down on costs. Bundled registration ends Midnight, September 30th.
Are you planning on going to one or both of ALA's national conferences? Have you considered bundling your registration fees for 2013 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference? It's a great way to cut down on costs. Bundled registration ends Midnight, September 30th.
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