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AASL/YALSA Special Events at 1999 ALA Annual Conference

AASL and the Young Adults Library Services Association (YALSA) are
sponsoring these special events at the 1999 ALA Annual Conference in
New Orleans9.  Space is limited for ticketed events, so register as
soon as possible.  A preview of all AASL programs at Annual Conference
will appear in the next issue of Knowledge Quest.  ***Go to
<http://www.ala.org/aasl/annual1999.html> to view a complete schedule
of AASL programs and meetings at Annual Conference.***


AASL President's Program
Saturday, June 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Everybody Teaches, Everybody Learns: Brain-based Teaching Strategies
for the Library Media Specialist
        Teaching and learning are inextricably intertwined. Recent
research into the way the brain functions highlights the brain's own
rules for meaningful learning.  Keynote speaker Terence Parry,
educator and author of Designing Brain Compatible Learning, notes that
understanding those "rules" or how people learn is the first key to
organizing and improving teaching.
        Bring a brain--your own! Explore the way your brain works--and
uncover practical strategies for helping yourself, your students, and
your colleagues become more effective teachers and learners.


YALSA Margaret A. Edwards Award Luncheon honoring Anne McCaffrey
Saturday, June 26, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
        Anne McCaffrey, author of the popular Dragonriders of Pern
Series (including Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and White Dragon) and
Harper Hall Trilogy (Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, Dragondrums), is the
winner of the 1999 Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement
in the writing of literature for young adults.  McCaffrey will be
present to accept the award and speak at this always-popular YALSA
event.
        Tickets: $45 each.  Tickets available in advance only.


AASL Independent Schools Section Dinner
Sunday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.
        Join 1998-1999 ISS Chair Kathleen Ellis, friends, and
colleagues for an informal "dutch treat" dinner at one of New Orleans
finest eateries.  Begues Restaurant, located in the Royal Sonesta
Hotel New Orleans, is an intimate and elegant dining experience
overlooking a tropical courtyard.  Their menu includes the finest in
contemporary French and Creole selections.
        Tickets: $35 each.  Tickets available in advance only.


AASL Awards Luncheon with Richard Peck
Monday, June 28, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Mr. Peck's appearance is made possible by Penguin Putnam, Inc.
        Applaud the successes of your colleagues and enjoy lunch with
renowned author Richard Peck at the presentation of the 1999 AASL
awards, grants and scholarships.
        Richard Peck has written over twenty novels, and in the
process has become one of America's most highly respected writers for
young adults.  A versatile writer, he is beloved by middle graders as
well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels.  Mr.
Peck has won a number of major awards for the body of his work,
including the 1999 Newbery Honor Book Award for A Long Way from
Chicago, the Margaret A. Edwards Award from YALSA, the National
Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, and the 1991 Medallion from
the University of Southern Mississippi. Virtually every publication
and association in the field of children's literature has recommended
his books, including Mystery Writers of America that twice gave him
their Edgar Allan Poe Award.
        Tickets: $35 each.  Tickets available in advance only.


YALSA President's Program
Monday, June 28, 1999, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Gender & Books: Who Reads What and Why?
        Issues about gender and education, reading, child and
adolescent development will be addressed. Recent research will be
presented.  An editor, authors, psychologist and educators will cover
other topics about this issue.


AASL President's Gala
Monday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Aquarium Harbor Riverboat Cajun Queen Cruise
        Come celebrate with AASL President Sharon Coatney! Your
see-worthy adventure begins with the exciting sea creatures and marine
life on display at New Orlean's famed Aquarium of the Americas. The
adventure continues as you board the Riverboat Cajun Queen for a
two-hour cruise on the Mississippi through America's busiest port,
past the French Quarter, historic plantation homes, and the
battlefield where Jean Lafitte and his pirates fought Andrew Jackson
in the Battle of New Orleans.  Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
        Tickets: $32 each.  Tickets available in advance only.


IMPORTANT! New procedure to register for ticketed events!
        ALA has changed the registration procedure for ticketed events
(luncheons, dinners, galas, etc.) at Annual Conference.  Divisions and
units of ALA are no longer responsible for registration of the
ticketed events they sponsor.  A single form is now being used to
register for the conference itself and all events requiring advanced
tickets/registration.  ALA Conference Services is responsible for all
registration.
        The registration form is available in the April 1999 issue of
American Libraries; from the ALA Fax-On-Demand service at
1-800-545-2433, press 8, request document 310; and online at
<https://www.internetpros.com/registration.cfm>.
        If you have questions about any of these AASL or YALSA special
events, please contact Darlene Cattenhead at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4383;
e-mail: <dcattenh@ala.org>.

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posted by:

Steven Hofmann
Coordinator of Communications
American Association of School Librarians
a division of the American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
800-545-2433 ext. 4389
Fax:  312-664-7459
E-mail:  shofmann@ala.org
WWW:  http://www.ala.org/aasl

The mission of the AASL is to advocate excellence, facilitate change,
and develop leaders in the school library media field.

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