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<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Registration
for PLA 2010, the 13th National Conference of the Public Library Association
(PLA), is now open. To register and request housing for PLA 2010, or to
download registration and housing forms, visit <a
href="http://www.placonference.org/" target="_blank">www.placonference.org</a>.
A special early bird rate is available for PLA members and members of the
Oregon Library Association who register by Dec. 16, 2009. All other
advance registrations must be received by Feb. 19, 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> PLA 2010 promises to be our most exciting conference
yet, with an array of today’s best authors keynoting author events and
luncheons. Pulitzer-Prize winning author <b>Nick Kristof</b> will kick off the
conference by headlining the Opening General Session. Kristof is well known for
his tireless crusade on behalf of women’s issues in the developing world,
and his latest book <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Half
the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide </span></em><em><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>has already</span></em>
established itself on the bestseller lists. <b>Scott Turow</b>, author of some
of the most morally engaging legal thrillers of the past two decades, and <b>Luis
Urrea</b>, whose much-admired work recently garnered him a spot in the Latino
Literature Hall of Fame, will headline our author luncheons. Acclaimed Young
Adult Author <b>Virginia Euwer Wolff</b> and one of today’s most stirring
children’s book authors and illustrators, <b>Kadir Nelson</b>, will speak
at the conference’s Young Adult author luncheons. Popular essayist
and NPR Contributing Editor <b>Sarah Vowell</b> will close out the conference
with what is sure to be an entertaining and informative talk at the Closing
Session. Other authors scheduled to appear include <b>Nancy Pearl</b>, <b>Chelsea
Cain</b>, <b>Sue Grafton</b>, and <b>Marcia Muller</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Offered
biennially, the PLA National Conference is the premier event for public
libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and
library vendors from across the country and around the world. The conference
includes more than 150 top-quality continuing education programs,
preconferences, talk tables, social events, author events, networking
opportunities and a bustling exhibits hall. PLA 2010 will be held March
23-27, 2010 in Portland, Ore.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>For more
information about PLA 2010, visit the National Conference Web site at <a
href="http://www.placonference.org/" target="_blank">www.placonference.org</a>.
For more information about other PLA events and programs, contact the PLA
office at <a href="mailto:pla@ala.org" target="_blank">pla@ala.org</a> or (800)
545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or visit PLA’s Web site at <a
href="http://www.pla.org/" target="_blank">www.pla.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>PLA is a
division of the American Library Association. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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