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Resurgent ALA Annual Conference Draws More than 13,000 to San Diego
Advocacy and the freedom to read took center stage at a high-energy, well-attended ALA Annual Conference.
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ALA 2024: Ali Velshi Calls for Courage
At a June 30 keynote at this year’s American Library Association's Annual Conference, MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi discussed the plight of frontline librarians in the present political climate and his memoir, 'Small Acts of Courage.'
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ALA 2024: Authors and Librarians Address 'Soft' Censorship
Numerous activities and events at the ALA annual conference addressed the problem of book bans.
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ALA 2024: Librarians Showcase Creativity
Librarians got hands-on experience with tools of the trade and shared their own innovative approaches to meeting community needs at this year’s American Library Association Annual Conference.
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ALA 2024 Opens with Applause, Determination, and Trevor Noah
The American Library Association's meeting started with a keynote from the former host of 'The Daily Show' and a fierce stand for the right to read.
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ALA 2024: Librarians Rally for the Right to Read
The American Library Association’s 2024 conference emphasized the threats posed by book bans and the undermining of public institutions and trust with a Rally for the Right to Read and more.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Not Just Comics at the Con
Fans attending the San Diego Comic-Con 2024 can discover genre titles and authors featured across all formats.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Welcome to Comic-Con City
The San Diego Comic-Con draws fans and industry folks from around the world, but it’s a hometown show at heart.
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San Diego Comic-Con for Newbies: A Survival Guide
SDCC is a marathon of panels, signings, meetings, and sightings, and advance planning is essential to survival. If you’re lucky enough to have snagged a ticket—or your company is sending you for the first time—here are a few tips from vets.
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Children's Institute 2024: Ensuring Diverse Voices Are Heard
The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza.
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