[OPLINLIST] Virginia Hamilton Conference 25th anniversary

[Teen Librarian]

THE VIRGINIA HAMILTON CONFERENCE ON MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE FOR YOUTH
CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY APRIL 2-3, 2009

(For more information visit the new website:
http://virginia-hamilton.slis.kent.edu)

The Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth will
celebrate its 25th anniversary April 2 - 3, 2009 at Kent State University.
Sponsored by Kent State's College and Graduate School of Education, Health
and Human Services, the School of Library and Information Science, and the
Office of Continuing and Distance Education, the conference provides a forum
for discussion of multicultural themes and issues in literature for children
and young adults.

"Reflections!" is the theme of the conference, invoking the memory of the
late Virginia Hamilton and her tradition of closing many of the past
conferences with her personal reflections and readings. This year's
conference will look back on the life and work of Hamilton and the 24
previous gatherings, bringing together writers, illustrators, librarians,
teachers, students, and scholars who were inspired by her work, many of whom
knew her personally.

Renowned Caldecott award winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon; National
Book Award winning illustrator Barry Moser; and Newbery Honor award winning
author Jacqueline Woodson will be the featured guests. Moser and Woodson are
this year's 11th Annual Virginia Hamilton Literary Award winners and will be
addressing the opening gathering the evening of April 2. Leigh Adoff,
daughter of Virginia Hamilton and Arnold Adoff and a well-known singer and
actress in Europe, will perform Thursday evening as well. Jaime Adoff and
Arnold Adoff will have special roles during this anniversary program.  An
autograph session and dessert reception will follow.

Friday's schedule includes multiple workshop sessions highlighting all
aspects of teaching, sharing, and creating multicultural themes in
children's and young adult literature, presented by local and national
experts. Recipients of the 2009 Virginia Hamilton and Arnold Adoff Creative
Outreach Grant for Teachers and Librarians will be announced and attendees
will have the opportunity to attend a conversation session with the featured
conference guests and presenters.

In addition to celebrating the 25th anniversary, we are unveiling our new
Virginia Hamilton Conference website at
http://virginia-hamilton.slis.kent.edu .   The conference reaches capacity
quickly, so early registration is encouraged. For more information, contact
the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 330-672-3100 or
800-672-KSU2

-- 
Christina Getrost, Head of Teen Services
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd, Stow OH 44224
(330) 688-3295 www.smfpl.org

"Books are the ultimate dumpees: put them down and they'll wait for you
forever; pay attention to them and they always love you back." An Abundance
of Katherines, John Green

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