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Conference, 2007
American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington, DC, June 21-27, 2007.
Saturday, June 23,
8:00 - 10:00am		 AILA's program:

American Indian Children's Literature: Identifying and Celebrating the Good

Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence B/C Co-sponsored by AILA and the Diversity Council.

Identifying and discussing what to look for in Children's Literature for and about American Indian children, looking at cultural issues, accuracy of portrayals, and programming opportunities.

Joseph Bruchac is the guest keynote speaker at this program.

Joseph Bruchac's Hidden Roots, was the winner of the American Indian Youth Literature Award for Young Adults. He will be speaking on his role as an American Indian author and a catalyst for change. He will be talking about his writings, books, young adult books and American Indians.

Hear also about AILA's American Indian Youth Book Awards, identifying and discussing what to look for in Children's Literature for and about American Indian Children, looking at cultural issues, accuracy of portrayals, and programming opportunities. Other speakers include Gabriella Kaye, reference/ children's librarians of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Dr. Naomi Caldwell, Assistant Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, University of Rhode Island, and Lisa Mitten, book review editor for Choice Magazine.
Sunday, June 24th
1:30pm-6:00pm		 The Executive Committee and All Committees will meet at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Yorktown.
    1:30-3:30pm AILA Executive Board and All Committees Meeting
    4:00-6:00pm AILA Business Meeting
Tuesday, June 26th,
2007 at 7:00pm		 Inaugural Banquet

Join us for the Inaugural Banquet to honor incoming president Loriene Roy and the Divison Presidents-Elect at the Grand Hyatt DC on . The theme for this year's event is "Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Culture." Attire for the evening is Black Tie or Cultural Dress. Make sure to buy your tickets in support and celebration of ALA's first American Indian President. Tickets are $85.00 and available through registration.