It’s HEEEERREE! Get out of the Chicago cold and snuggle up with a book in the Macmillan (adult) booth #4613. Here’s what’s happening tonight: In-booth signing with Marci Jefferson 5:30-7:00pm McCormick Place | Booth #4613 Marci Jefferson will be signing complimentary copies of ENCHANTRESS OF PARIS. Check back often for a daily schedule of events Know More » […]
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Awesome Audio: Sound Learning
We love our friends at Macmillan Audio and they want you to know about an exciting new program for your patrons and students: Sound Learning. Provided by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), this literacy toolkit gives librarians and teachers resources to integrate audiobooks into learning programs ranging from the classroom to summer reading and beyond. Know More » […]
Anne’s Back!!!
Dearest Librarians, I’m baaaaack!! The last 12 weeks of my maternity leave have flown by and while it was bittersweet to leave my baby this morning, I’m so excited to be back and working with all of you again. So are my co-workers—just look at the fabulous balloons they surprised me with today! Thank you Know More » […]
MacmillanLibrary @ ALA Midwinter 2015 (Booth #4613)
We’re ridiculously excited to see you in the Macmillan (adult) booth #4613 and at all of our great events at ALA Midwinter next month. Check out our schedule below and RSVP ASAP! Follow @alamw and #alamw15 Friday, January 30th In-booth signing with Marci Jefferson 5:30-7:00pm McCormick Place | Booth #4613 Marci Jefferson will be signing Know More » […]
ALA Midwinter 2014 – Sunday events
Hey hey! It's another beautiful day at ALA Midwinter 2014! There's a lot more great stuff going on, so come visit us in booth #622 and attend these cool events happening today (all are free unless otherwise noted):
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Donna Andrews at the Pop Top Mystery Stage
Sunday, January 26th
10:00-11:00am
Philadelphia Convention Center | Pop Top Mystery Stage on the Exhibit Floor off the 400 aisle, Row #30
Donna Andrews is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning Meg Langslow mystery series. She will be speaking and signing copies of DUCK THE HALLS.
opens in a new window opens in a new windowIn-booth signing by Rainbow Rowell, author of FANGIRL and ELEANOR & PARK
Sunday, January 26th
3:00-5:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
Rainbow Rowell is the New York Times bestselling author of FANGIRL and ELEANOR & PARK and will be signing only copies of those books. Limit one book per person, while supplies last!
RUSA Book & Media Awards Ceremony and Reception
Sunday, January 26th
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel | Liberty Ballroom B
Attend RUSA's Book & Media Awards Ceremony and Reception to find out selections for the Reading List, Notable Books (which help form the long list for the Andrew Carnegie Medals of Excellence for Fiction and Nonfiction) and Listen List, as well as the winners of the Dartmouth Medal for reference, the Sophie Brody Medal for Jewish literature, the Zora Neale Hurston Award for achievement in promoting African-American literature, the Louis Shores Award for book reviewing and many more. If you can't attend, follow @ala_rusa on Twitter for announcements (hashtag #literarytastes).
Hang in there—we're in the home stretch! [...]
ALA Midwinter 2014 – Saturday events
It's day two of ALA Midwinter and we've got lots of great stuff happening this spectacular Saturday! Stop by booth #622 and come to all of our other exciting events (all are free unless otherwise noted):
LibraryReads: Collaborative Discovery for Librarians & Patrons panel
Saturday, January 25th
11:30am-12:30pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | 114 Lecture Hall
Find out how to share the books you love with readers across the country and enhance your professional profile by participating in LibraryReads, the monthly, nationwide library staff picks list. Free Advance Readers Copies will be provided!
Adult Literature Spotlight: ARC & Finished Book Giveaway
Saturday, January 25th
2:00-4:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
Jointly sponsored by United for Libraries and ALA Conference Services, the "Spotlight on Adult Literature" is an opportunity for conference attendees to learn more about new Adult authors and books. Wanna know what we're giving away? Come by booth #622 to find out (you didn't think it would be that easy, did you?).
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In-booth signing by Jon McGoran, author of DRIFT
Saturday, January 25th
2:00-4:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
In DRIFT, Jon McGoran combines his interest in the increasingly bizarre world of food today with his love of the thriller as a Philadelphia narcotics detective uncovers a drug ring in a rural Pennsylvania farm. "McGoran impressively integrates concerns about genetically modified produce with an action-filled storyline and fleshed-out characters." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture by Ishmael Beah
Saturday, January 25th
4:00-5:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Grand Ballroom
Don't miss the opportunity to be inspired and moved by human rights advocate and bestselling author Ishmael Beah whose first book A LONG WAY GONE: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier has been published in over thirty languages and has helped shine an international spotlight on critical issues related to children and war. His new book is RADIANCE OF TOMORROW.
Have fun! But pace yourself—there are still two more days of awesome stuff to go! [...]
ALA Midwinter 2014 – Friday events
It's finally here! Today ALA Midwinter 2014 opens and we're excited to see all of your happy, shining faces in booth #622 and at all of our exciting events (all are free unless otherwise noted).
Here's your daily digest for Friday, January 24:
opens in a new windowIn-booth signing by Wendy Lesser, author of WHY I READ: The Serious Pleasure of Books
Friday, January 24th
5:30-7:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
Meet the founder of the Threepenny Review and have your complimentary copy of WHY I READ: The Serious Pleasure of Books signed. Lesser's "delectably sophisticated inquiry into why reading is a constant source of pleasure and provocation" (Booklist) is as much a memoir as it is about the craft of literature. Written in "erudite, beautiful passages," WHY I READ "will speak to booklovers of all types." — Publishers Weekly, starred review.
See you soon!
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Safe travels!
Friends, we wish you safe travels as you head to snowy Philadelphia for ALA Midwinter 2014. See you soon!
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We’re bound for the City of Brotherly Love!
We're packed. We're excited. (Especially for Wawa!) We'll see you all soon! (Psst: Booth #622!)
XOXO,
Talia & Anne
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Macmillan Library @ ALA Midwinter 2014 (booth 622)
Can you believe it's just two short months until we descend on the City of Brotherly Love for ALA Midwinter 2014?! Please visit us in the booth (#622) and join us for all of our exciting events (all are free unless otherwise noted):
opens in a new windowIn-booth signing by Wendy Lesser, author of WHY I READ: The Serious Pleasure of Books
Friday, January 24th
5:30-7:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
E-galley available on Edelweiss
LibraryReads: Collaborative Discovery for Librarians & Patrons panel
Saturday, January 25th
11:30am-12:30pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | 114 Lecture Hall
Find out how to share the books you love with readers across the country and enhance your professional profile by participating in LibraryReads, the monthly, nationwide library staff picks list. Free Advance Readers Copies will be provided courtesy of publishers.
Adult Literature Spotlight: ARC & Finished Book Giveaway
Saturday, January 25th
2:00-4:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
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In-booth signing by Jon McGoran, author of DRIFT
Saturday, January 25th
2:00-4:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
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Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture by Ishmael Beah
Saturday, January 25th
4:00-5:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Grand Ballroom
Don't miss the opportunity to be inspired and moved by human rights advocate and bestselling author Ishmael Beah whose first book A LONG WAY GONE: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier has been published in over thirty languages and has helped shine an international spotlight on critical issues related to children and war. His new book is RADIANCE OF TOMORROW.
E-galley available on Edelweiss
Donna Andrews at the Pop Top Mystery Stage
Sunday, January 26th
10:00-11:00am
Philadelphia Convention Center | Pop Top Mystery Stage on the Exhibit Floor off the 400 aisle, Row #30
Donna Andrews is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning Meg Langslow mystery series. She will be speaking and signing copies of DUCK THE HALLS.
opens in a new window opens in a new windowIn-booth signing by Rainbow Rowell, author of FANGIRL and ELEANOR & PARK
Sunday, January 26th
3:00-5:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Booth #622
While supplies last; limit one book per person
RUSA Book & Media Awards Ceremony and Reception
Sunday, January 26th
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel | Liberty Ballroom A
Attend RUSA's Book & Media Awards Ceremony and Reception to find out selections for the Reading List, Notable Books (which help form the long list for the Andrew Carnegie Medals of Excellence for Fiction and Nonfiction) and Listen List, as well as the winners of the Dartmouth Medal for reference, the Sophie Brody Medal for Jewish literature, the Zora Neale Hurston Award for achievement in promoting African-American literature, the Louis Shores Award for book reviewing and many more. If you can't attend, follow @ala_rusa on Twitter for announcements (hashtag #literarytastes).
YALSA's Morris & Nonfiction Award Program & Presentation
Monday, January 27th
10:30am to 12:00 noon
Philadelphia Convention Center | Lecture Hall 103B
Morris Award nominee Stephanie Kuehn (CHARM & STRANGE) will speak at the 2014 Morris Award and YA Nonfiction presentation. Join all award honorees and winners at this ticketed event, where you can also enjoy coffee, tea and danish. After the winners and finalists speak about their honored titles, mingle with the authors and pick up free copies of their books.
Tickets are $19. Details and purchasing information here.
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Monday, January 27th
8:30am to 10:00am
RSVP required, space is limited
Co-hosted by the Association of American Publishers Trade Libraries Committee and Library Journal each year, this annual breakfast will feature several authors including Rainbow Rowell (LANDLINE, FANGIRL, ELEANOR & PARK).
Details and RSVP information here.
opens in a new window opens in a new windowGala Author Tea
Monday, January 27th
2:00-4:00pm
Philadelphia Convention Center | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Liberty A-C
Join United for Libraries for this traditional and popular event. Enjoy a light repast of finger sandwiches and tea as several best-selling authors, including Lisa Scottoline, discuss their writing. Author signings follow and most books will be given away for free!
Advance purchase tickets are $55 each ($49 for United for Libraries members). On-site tickets are $55 each while seats are available.
Details and ticket information here.