Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators at ALA in Chicago

We're excited to be attending the annual American Library Association conference next month in Chicago. And we're looking forward to the Pura Belpré Celebración, where author Lucía Gonzalez and illustrator Lulu Delacre will be honored for their work in the The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos.  If you'll be attending ALA, we hope you'll come join us for what is sure to be a lively and colorful event. Read on for details.

Pura Belpré Celebración
Sunday, July 12, 2009
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Hilton Chicago Hotel
Continental Ballroom A/B
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Lucía and Lulu will be signing copies of the book after the ceremony. You can also catch them at the Children's Book Press booth (#1742) on Monday, July 13 from noon to 1pm.

Read the official press release from ALA for more information about the event.
 

Submitted by Childrens Book Press on Friday, June 19, 2009 1:00pm