Last week I attended ALA Annual – (the larger of the American Library Association’s conferences) for work. While I was there to present one poster, and co-present a second, and learn from fellow library professionals, I also had the opportunity to enjoy myself. My friend Karen, a local to the Orlando area, let me stay at her house, and accompanied me to the conference’s exhibit floor, as well as sharing some other local joys with me, including her lovely four-footed child, Zelda.
Professional Development

All checked in with the first day’s conference paper.

I presented “There’s a policy for that?” at the Saturday morning poster session. Photo by Brian Keith.

George Wade with the poster we co-presented, “7,000 and Counting“
Meeting Authors

When the author asks for a selfie with you. Apparently I ask good questions. Photo by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo

Robin Stevenson, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Ingrid Abrams, Alex Gino and E.M. Kokie discussing LBT+ representation in YA and MG novels.
Taking on Important Issues

In light of all the hubbub around bathroom bills, I was thrilled to see this sign in one of the main banks of bathrooms.

There was a booth to create videos for banned books week. Karen read an excerpt from It, and I chose And Tango Makes Three.
Other Weekend Fun

Logging books I scored in the exhibit hall in Goodreads
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