Macmillan Library @ ALA Annual 2017 (Booth #2714)

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We can’t wait to see you in Chicago at ALA Annual! Stop by the Macmillan Adult (Griffin Teen, Flatiron Books YA & Wednesday Books) booth #2714 and RSVP to all of our events!
Friday, June 23

In-booth signing with Annie Spence
5:30-6:30pm
McCormick Place | Booth #2714

Librarian Annie Spence will offer personalized book recommendations and sign complimentary advance readers copies of DEAR FAHRENHEIT 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks.

Saturday, June 24

In-booth signing with Jenny D. Williams
9:30-10:30am
McCormick Place | Booth #2714

Jenny D. Williams will sign complimentary copies of THE ATLAS OF FORGOTTEN PLACES.

“Three’s Company: We’ll be Waiting For You”: The Best in Adult Books from Virginia Stanley, HarperCollins; Talia Sherer, Macmillan; and Chris Vaccari, Sterling
10:00-10:45am
McCormick Place | Book Buzz Theater
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Join Talia Sherer as she presents her favorite adult titles from Macmillan alongside the hilarious Virginia Stanley and always-entertaining Chris Vaccari!

“Out and Proud: LGBTQ Literature” panel with Rakesh Satyal
10:30-11:30am
McCormick Place | Room W190A
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Join Rakesh Satyal (NO ONE CAN PRONOUNCE MY NAME) as he discusses his latest novel during this United for Libraries and GLBTRT co-sponsored panel moderated by Library Journal‘s Barbara Hoffert.  A book signing will follow the program.

In-booth signing with Candace Ganger
2:30-3:30pm
McCormick Place | Booth #2714

Candace Ganger will sign complimentary advance readers copies of her YA novel, THE INEVITABLE COLLISION OF BIRDIE & BASH.

AAP Children’s & Teen Author Speed Dating with Elise Gravel
3:00-4:00pm
McCormick Place | Room S103
RSVP required, space is limited

Join Elise Gravel (IF FOUND… PLEASE RETURN TO ELISE GRAVEL) and 35 other authors in a lightning round speed-dating event, brought to you by the AAP Children’s Library Marketing Committee.

Details and RSVP here. You will receive an e-confirmation from the AAP if your request is accommodated. Table numbers will be issued at the event.

LibraryReads / AAP “The Truth and Nothing But…” Nonfiction Panel with Anne Fadiman
3:00-4:00pm
McCormick Place | Room W196A
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RSVP required

Co-hosted by LibraryReads and the AAP Trade Libraries Committee, this panel will feature five nonfiction authors including Anne Fadiman (THE WINE LOVER’S DAUGHTER: A Memoir). A book signing will follow the program.

Details and RSVP here. You will receive an e-confirmation from the AAP if your request is accommodated.

Sunday, June 25

Literary Tastes Breakfast with Gregg Hurwitz
8:00-10:00am
Hyatt Regency McCormick | Prairie Room
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Join Gregg Hurwitz (ORPHAN X) as he discusses his work and the craft of writing at this RUSA-sponsored panel. Light refreshments will be served, followed by a book signing.

YA Author Coffee Klatch
9:00-10:00am
McCormick Place | Room S105
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Ticketed event, space is limited

Enjoy coffee and meet with YA authors, including Meredith Russo (IF I WAS YOUR GIRL), Candace Ganger (THE INEVITABLE COLLISION OF BIRDIE & BASH), Melissa Albert (THE HAZEL WOOD), and Scott Stambach (THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF IVAN ISAENKO)! This informal coffee klatch provides an opportunity to meet authors who have appeared on one of YALSA’s six annual selected lists or have received one of YALSA’s five literary awards. Librarians will stay seated while authors rotate to different tables to talk about their books.

Tickets are $25. Details and purchasing information available here.

2017 Alex Awards Panel with Scott Stambach
10:30-11:30am
McCormick Place | Room W179A
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The 2017 Alex Award winners—what they are and how to sell them to young adults—are highlighted in this panel presentation, including Scott Stambach (THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF IVAN ISAENKO). The Alex Award is given to the top 10 books that appeal to young adults, and is administered by YALSA and sponsored by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust and Booklist.

In-booth signing with Meredith Russo & Melissa Albert
10:45-11:30am
McCormick Place | Booth #2714

Meredith Russo and Melissa Albert will sign complimentary copies of their YA novels, IF I WAS YOUR GIRL and THE HAZEL WOOD.

The Laugh’s On Us! with Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella
5:30-7:30pm
Hilton Chicago | International South
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Ticketed event, space is limited

Sponsored by United for Libraries and emceed by Paula Poundstone, this panel of humorous writers includes New York Times bestselling mother-daughter duo Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella (I NEED A LIFEGUARD EVERYWHERE BUT THE POOL). Wine and cheese platters are included with your ticket along with free books signed by the authors.

Tickets are $55-65. Details and purchasing information available here.

Monday, June 26

Stonewall Award Ceremony with Meredith Russo & Anna-Marie McLemore
10:00am-12:00 noon
McCormick Place | Room S102
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Come celebrate the best in GLBT literature alongside the winners and honor authors of the Stonewall Book Awards, including Meredith Russo (IF I WAS YOUR GIRL) and Anna-Marie McLemore (WHEN THE MOON WAS OURS). A book signing will follow the program.

Booklist’s “Read ‘n Rave”
10:30-11:30am
McCormick Place | Room W179A
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Join Rebecca Vnuk, Booklist‘s Reference and Collection Management editor and collection development specialists as they rave about their favorite titles gathered from the exhibit floor.

Gala Author Tea with Jonathan Safran Foer
2:00-4:00pm
McCormick Place | Room S103
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Ticketed event, space is limited

Join United for Libraries’ traditional author tea featuring a panel of bestselling authors including Jonathan Safran Foer (HERE I AM). Light treats will be served and a book signing will follow.

Tickets are $55-65. Details and purchasing information available here.

Click here to download Library Journal‘s 2017 ALA  galley & signing guide.

Can’t be there in person? Follow the action on Twitter at @alaannual and #alaac17. See you in the Windy City!

 

 

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