Recorded Program
Humor! It grabs boys' attention, keeps them turning pages and makes them clamor for “more books like that!” But wait a second - boys aren’t the only ones demanding funny books. And men certainly aren’t the only ones writing them. So why do these misperceptions persist? With editor Sharyn November as moderator, five middle grade authors will discuss the serious business of busting stereotypes and the pleasures and pitfalls of being female and writing funny.
Meeting Type: Program
Content Area: Books & Authors
Interests: Acquisitions, Adult Services, Children’s Literature, Children’s Services, Collection Development, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, Multicultural Services, Urban Libraries, Young Adult Literature, Young Adult Services, Youth Services
Type of Library: Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Public, Regional System, Rural, School/Media Center, Student
Sponsors: ALSC
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Close: Open
Erica Perl
Author
Penguin Random House (Knopf)
Betsy Bird
Librarian/Author
Viking (Penguin Random House)
Cece Bell
Author/Illustrator
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Rita Williams-Garcia
Author
Harper Collins
Andrea Beaty
Author
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Sharyn November
Editorial and Marketing Strategist