My breakfast today was DELICIOUS (shakshuka! fritatta! ricotta pancakes with lemon curd!). What was and even sweeter treat: I ate alongside beloved and distinguished picture book authors and illustrators whose visions were brought to life by the publishing professionals who gathered us there. I learned that stories like prolific author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Frank Morrison’s upcoming Family Feast make its author think about what to do with all of the from-scratch recipes she’s collected over the years. And, if Jerry Pinkney were an animal, he’d be an elephant–at least according to his son, illustrator Brian Pinkney, who took Jerry’s tiny dummy book of draft illustrations for The Littlest Drop and completed the project following his death. (Can you see the print on Brian’s shirt? Look closely. Elephants!) (Images taken by A. Rogers at the Random House Children’s Books Picture Book Breakfast.) I was introduced to these creators’ works…
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We Are All Each Other’s People: First Impressions at #alaac25
Arrival I stepped off the train in Philadelphia and, within minutes, I saw you. Bespectacled, rocking colorful hair, carrying a tote bag, or wearing comfortable shoes, I saw you. Librarians. My people. As I waited to check in to my hotel, the conference attendee ahead of me recalled a feeling of belonging having arrived early to registration with dozens of other excited,, very punctual people. His people. Then there was the collective cheer as the doors to the Exhibit Hall opened the Library Marketplace at exactly 5:30 pm. We are all each other’s people. The Library Marketplace This is my first time attending ALA Annual. I arrived too late in the day to attend any sessions, but got my steps in walking–eyes peeled–up and down the aisles of the Exhibit Hall. The Library Marketplace features exhibitors and vendors, live stages, and book signings. I walked by (and recognized, thanks to…
Happy 100th Birthday, Newbery Medal
Everyone loves a party! Especially librarians at #ALAAC2022! This year, the #Newbery100 Medal celebrated its 100th year, so #ALSC threw a birthday bash. The festivities included cupcakes, decorations, and party games.