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“I’m a little nervous, because I haven’t been out much,” declared former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, wryly referring to her abrupt dismissal earlier this year. Hayden spoke in conversation with Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander. She relayed how she was in her mother’s home when she received a short email, addressed simply to “Carla.” READ MORE
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Lizzo is a lot of things—singer, songwriter, classically trained flutist—but a “bookstagrammer” she is not. So how did she end up at the Library of Congress in 2022? LOC staff told the story at “Bookstagrammers are People Too: Boosting Library Engagement with Influencer Marketing.” READ MORE
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The room was absolutely packed for "Don't Just Shake It Off: Using Debriefing Tools to Support Frontline Library Staff," but the presentation was so good it was worth my no-visibility vantage point from the floor. Mental health needs to be a priority for staff! #ALAAC25—@hifurfur.bsky.social
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Sacramento County (Calif.) District Attorney Thien Ho is most notable for his successful prosecution of murderer Joseph DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer. Ho will talk about his forthcoming book, The People vs. the Golden State Killer.
10:30–11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 29.
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As teens develop social-emotional skills, they need spaces for connection outside home, work, and school. Learn how Garden City (N.Y.) Public Library created its Teen Calming Center and YA programming that emphasizes interaction, cooperation, and autonomy. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
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Bestselling author, researcher, and podcaster Brené Brown will join ALA President Cindy Hohl for the President’s Program. Brown has spent the past two decades studying the concepts of courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her talk will follow an awards presentation that celebrates outstanding librarians, library programs, and authors. 3:30–5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
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Read our roundup of the can’t-miss featured speakers, authors, education programs, celebrations, and networking opportunities at this year’s conference. READ MORE
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From old-school Italian joints to dim sum restaurants, whiskey bars to vegan eateries, Pennsylvania Dutch smorgasbords to James Beard winners, American Libraries’ dining guide has you covered. (And, of course, there’s cheesesteak.) READ MORE
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The Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Banquet
will honor the authors and illustrators of this year’s most distinguished books for children at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (1201 Market St.) at 7 p.m. tonight. (The banquet is sold out, but some free seating will be available on a first-come basis.) Learn about these winners, along with other honorees. READ MORE
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