TLA 2023
We’re so excited to be joining Texas librarians on April 19-22 for the annual TLA conference in Austin! Stop by booth #1727 to chat with us about the new and upcoming books we’re most excited for, get access to eGalleys and audio galleys, and meet some amazing authors.
Events
Don’t miss hearing from our authors at these featured events and keynotes!
Black Caucus Round Table Author Session
Thursday, April 20 at 10:00 AM
Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling author of the graphic novels New Kid and Class Act. He'll talk about his vision to create books that show positive depictions of black and brown kids and the pushback that lead to his books being banned. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet and hear from the first and only graphic novelist to receive a John Newbery Medal.
Friday Keynote
Friday, April 22 at 4:15 PM
Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Rain Is Not My Indian Name, Indian Shoes, and more as well a curator of the highly awarded Heartdrum Imprint, will be joining Angeline Boulley for a can't miss conversation.
Author Signings
Getting signed books to bring back to your community is always a highlight of conferences. Here are just a few of our author signings you can check out!
| Date | Time | Author |
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Wednesday, April 19 |
4:30 PM |
Julie Murphy |
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Thursday, April 20 |
1:00 PM |
Anne Wynter |
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Thursday, April 20 |
3:00 PM |
Jerry Craft |
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Friday, April 21 |
8:30 AM |
Mac Barnett |
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Friday, April 21 |
10:00 AM |
Ibi Zoboi |
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Friday, April 21 |
11:00 AM |
Cynthia Leitich Smith |