This weekend is the American Library Association Midwinter conference. This is it, folks. The one where they announce the Caldecott winners, Newbery winners, Printz winners, etc.
There will also be exhibits galore. A chance to see all kinds of new books and books that haven’t come out yet (you know I’m crossing my fingers for a chance at a few specific titles. . . ).
In other words, nerd heaven. My kind of nerd heaven.
Best of all, it’s in Boston this year. That’s right, practically my own backyard. I will be there, IN PERSON (if I can get myself out of bed early enough) when they announce the winners of all those prestigious awards. There are tons of events going on, including a YA author/blogger/publisher Twitter meetup that I can hardly even stand to think about.
I am so excited, I can hardly sit still.
My school district is paying for me to go, and then, somehow, by fortune I’m still not sure about, I got access to some free exhibit passes too, so I registered Bart and he’s coming along. I cannot wait.
Oh, believe me, friends, you will be so tired of hearing about ALA when it’s all over. Because I probably will be talking about it until my 30th birthday.
Lady Susan says
Whoop! Will you post the winners? Or at least a link to the winners? I am nerdy enough to be very, very excited for you.
Elizabeth says
I am positively GREEN with envy.
Packrat says
Oh, you lucky girl (and boy)! Have a wonderful time! Heaven is just about right.
Lexilooo says
So, so exciting!!! I am a bit jealous 🙂
Jess says
So exciting! It's local, AND you don't have to pay your own way? AWESOME. Have fun!
Shelly says
Oh, how fun! Have a great time, and tell us all the details!
megan says
Sounds like the perfect weekend for you!
Becky says
I have to say that I love librarian conferences. Having the opportunity to hear authors talk, get your book signed, talk to publishers, well it is fab. It is times like these when you know you have the perfect job. Enjoy!
Heather says
I've said it before and I'll say it again. You live a charmed life. Sounds like heaven.
Kimberly says
Ooo, I'm so excited for you!
Peaceful Reader says
Oh, I am also green with envy!! Wish I could go with you-don't ya love it when your school district pays for something you want to go to! The Joy!
emandtrev says
That sounds so lovely! I hope you have a great time. I also hope that you will tell us all about it!
Melinda says
What a great weekend of fun!!!! Can't wait to see pictures and hear about the winners!
Mari says
Have a wonderful time !
Angela Noelle says
This post is very, very sweet. I love hearing or reading about someone revelling in his/her element. So gorgeous.
melissa @ 1lbr says
I still have not made it to a single ALA conference 🙁 I'm sure part of that is I still haven't scraped together the money to join ALA. How to influence my boss into paying…
ellen says
Lots of great things happen in Boston!
When is your 30th b-day?!
Lotte says
Oh wow that is so amazing! Tell us all about it afterwards and don't skip any details 😀