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2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition - Presskit

Press Releases:

• 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition ― library professionals reconnect to advance libraries

• The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition to take place in Washington, D.C., June 23–28.

• Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden to present at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

• FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to open 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

• ALA President Patricia “Patty” Wong to moderate Asian American Panel at ALA President’s Program in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022

• Actor and children’s book author Channing Tatum to present at The Digital Experience at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

• Comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish will present at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

• New York Times bestselling author Celeste Ng to present at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

• Comic book artist and writer, Kevin Eastman will present at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C

• The 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition offers a virtual opportunity — The Digital Experience

• Actor and author John Cho and journalist and author Maria Hinojosa will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

• Call for Proposals for 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Sessions

• American Library Association (ALA) opens registration for the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

Exhibitor Press Releases:

• Just in time for ALA: Lars speaks Ukrainian. Bilingual picture book for Ukrainian children now online for free
• Ashley Spires’s much-anticipated follow-up to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing debuts at ALA from Kids Can Press
• BQB/WriteLife Authors to do Book Signings at ALA 2022
• Join Us At ALA Conference 2022 In Washington (bibliotheca.com)
• Pathfinder Press—Booth 2907—features books on the roots of the war in Ukraine  and the deepening worldwide crisis of capitalism - All titles 25% off at ALA 2022 conference!
• Library of Congress FCU to be an Exhibitor at 2022 ALA Annual Conference
• SilverTip: New Curricular Hi-Lo Books From Bearport Focus on Student Success
• Join Norwood House Press at ALA
• Come Discover Histria Books at Booth 1825F
• Find Solutions & Win Prizes at ALA Booth #1625 | TLC
• NBA psychotherapist, Harper Celebrate author Dr. Corey Yeager to discuss How Am I Doing? at ALA Saturday, June 25
• LabX and Epicenter Innovation Launch Program at American Library Association (ALA) Conference
• National nonprofit LENA to exhibit its “talk pedometer” technology at ALA 
• Join 1517 Media at the American Library Association (ALA) Conference
• Peachtree to Celebrate 45th Anniversary and Two New Imprints at ALA Annual!
• The Palace Project Launches New Platform and App to Enable Equitable Econtent Access
• LYRASIS and The Palace Project Announce the Addition of OverDrive Titles, Transforming the Landscape of eBook Access for Libraries and Patrons
• Maverick, Mad Cave Studios' Inclusive Young Adult Imprint, to attend ALA Annual
• Old Dominion University is excited to exhibit for the first time since attaining ALA Accreditation!
• Button Books Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in 2022
• Jump! Library Celebrates 10th Birthday at 2022 ALA Conference
• ReadersMagnet looks forward to reconnecting with book lovers at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

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