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From: sully_at_sully-writer.com
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:01:22 -0700
Please forgive the cross-postings of this announcement:
JOIN US! -- United States Board on Books for Young People (USB BY) Membership Meeting Featuring Author Mitali Perkins
You are invited to attend the USBBY Membership Meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference on Friday, January 7th, 8-10 p.m. at the Hilt on in Indigo 202A/B.
Be the first to learn what the members of the Outstanding Internationa l Children's Books Committee have selected for the 2011 list. That presenta tion will be followed by author Mitali Perkins speaking on "Mirrors or Windows? Five Questions to Ask Abou t Children's Books." Using her own life as a case study, Mitali will talk about how great stories serve as windows and mirrors for childre n of every cultural background. She'll pose five questions to ask of books to see how well they reflect children on the margins of power. Discussion a nd questions are encouraged in this funny, authentic, and heartfelt present ation.
Mitali's latest novel, Bamboo People , will be available for s ale and signing following the program. For information about Mitali Perkins , visit Mitali's F ire Escape . You do not have to be a USBBY member to attend this program. Everyone with an interest in children's and young adult liter ature is welcome and encouraged to attend! Please share this announcement with your colleagues.
For more information, contact Ed Sullivan, ly-writer.com" target=_blank _onclick="if(window.location==top.loca sully_at_sully-writer.com .
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:01:22 -0700
Please forgive the cross-postings of this announcement:
JOIN US! -- United States Board on Books for Young People (USB BY) Membership Meeting Featuring Author Mitali Perkins
You are invited to attend the USBBY Membership Meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference on Friday, January 7th, 8-10 p.m. at the Hilt on in Indigo 202A/B.
Be the first to learn what the members of the Outstanding Internationa l Children's Books Committee have selected for the 2011 list. That presenta tion will be followed by author Mitali Perkins speaking on "Mirrors or Windows? Five Questions to Ask Abou t Children's Books." Using her own life as a case study, Mitali will talk about how great stories serve as windows and mirrors for childre n of every cultural background. She'll pose five questions to ask of books to see how well they reflect children on the margins of power. Discussion a nd questions are encouraged in this funny, authentic, and heartfelt present ation.
Mitali's latest novel, Bamboo People , will be available for s ale and signing following the program. For information about Mitali Perkins , visit Mitali's F ire Escape . You do not have to be a USBBY member to attend this program. Everyone with an interest in children's and young adult liter ature is welcome and encouraged to attend! Please share this announcement with your colleagues.
For more information, contact Ed Sullivan, ly-writer.com" target=_blank _onclick="if(window.location==top.loca sully_at_sully-writer.com .
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