Join us for galley giveaways, book buzzes, and author events at ALA Annual 2017! For those of you unable to attend, follow along with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
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THE INSIDE SCOOP BOOK BUZZ
Get ARCs, Tote Bags, and the inside scoop on books sure to drive your holds lists. Mimosas and snacks will be served!
Sunday, June 25 • 11:30am – 12:30pm • MCP, S106a
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FEATURED GALLEY GIVEAWAYS
Stop by our booth to pick up galleys hot off the presses.
Click to See What ARCs We’re Giving Away at ALA Annual 2017.
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ALA PRESIDENT’S PROGRAM WITH SARAH JESSICA PARKER
Sarah Jessica Parker will join librarians to unveil her first title selection as part of the official launch of ALA Book Club Central (an online platform of reading resources for book clubs) for which she will serve as Honorary Chair.
Saturday, June 24 • 3:30pm – 4:30pm • MCP, W375b/Skyline
Follow Book Club Central on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates!
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THE ALA ANNUAL UNITED FOR LIBRARIES AUTHOR LUNCHEON
Join us for a lovely afternoon with fabulous authors!
Saturday, June 24 • 12:30pm – 2:00pm • MCP, W194b
Seating is limited. Please RSVP by Monday, June 12.
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MEET OUR AUTHORS
We have incredible authors attending ALA Annual this year, including Colson Whitehead, Matthew Desmond, Ron Chernow, Brené Brown, Andy Weir, Jamie Ford, Elizabeth Berg, Celeste Ng, and more!
Click for a Printable Version of Our Author Schedule!
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
DC Comics Hour with Gerard Way, Cecil Castellucci, Jon Rivera, Shea Fontana, and Nick Derington
PRH Booth Signing • 11:30am – 12:30pm
Julia Collin Davison, THE COMPLETE MAKE-AHEAD COOKBOOK
What’s Cooking Stage • 12:30pm – 1:20pm
Graphic Novel Panel with DC Comics
1:00pm – 2:00pm • MCP, W183c
Chloe Benjamin, THE IMMORTALISTS
PRH Booth Signing • 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Fiona Davis, THE ADDRESS
PRH Booth Signing • 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Jamie Ford, LOVE AND OTHER CONSOLATION PRIZES
PRH Booth Signing • 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Michael Poore, REINCARNATION BLUES
PRH Booth Signing • 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Augustus Rose, THE READYMADE THIEF
PRH Booth Signing • 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Matthew Desmond, EVICTED
Carnegie Award Ceremony & Reception*
8:00pm – 10:00pm • Chicago Hilton
Colson Whitehead, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Carnegie Award Ceremony & Reception*
8:00pm – 10:00pm • Chicago Hilton
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Brené Brown, BRAVING THE WILDERNESS
Auditorium Speaker
8:30am – 9:30am • MCP, W375b/Skyline
Camille Bordas, HOW TO BEHAVE IN A CROWD
United for Libraries Adult Books with YA Appeal Program
8:30am – 10:00am • MCP, W185a
Ron Chernow, GRANT
Auditorium Speaker
3:30pm – 4:30pm • MCP, W375b/Skyline
MONDAY, JUNE 26
Andy Weir, ARTEMIS
Auditorium Speaker
8:30am – 9:30am • MCP, W375b/Skyline
Celeste Ng, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
United for Libraries Author Tea*
2:00pm – 4:00pm • MCP, S103
Allison Pataki, WHERE THE LIGHT FALLS
United for Libraries Author Tea*
2:00pm – 4:00pm • MCP, S103
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MORE BOOK BUZZES
Get Graphic Book Buzz
Saturday, June 24 • 3:00pm – 3:45pm • Book Buzz Theater
Learn about the hottest new graphic novels and hear from Dark Horse Comics creators and editors.
Children’s Book Buzz
Sunday, June 25 • 3:00Pm – 3:45pm • Book Buzz Theater
Learn about the best upcoming children’s titles from Penguin Random House Publishing Partners, and hear from authors Kim Smith (illustrator of Home Alone, ET, and The X-Files) and David Stabler (Kid Legends series).
*Ticketed Event. Please check the conference program for ticket info and updates.