August 14th, 2008
On Sept. 25 at 6:30pm the African American Literary Awards Show (AALAS) will be held at the Harlem Gatehouse. This show celebrates and promotes the outstanding achievements of African American authors and writers in the worlds of publishing, the arts and entertainment.
Harlem Gatehouse
150 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street
New York, NY 10031
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June 20th, 2008
On June 28, at 3:30pm Vanita Oelschlager will be interviewed by Ingram Library Services for their Author Interview series at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference booth number 800. The podcast of this interview will be available on IngramLibrary.com and iPage. Vanita will speak about VanitaBooks and their title Made in China, a story of foreign adoption and childhood transitions.
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June 18th, 2008
The American Library Association (ALA) will be holding its 2008 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, from June 26–July 2, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Committee and business meetings take place June 28-July 1, Council Meetings run to July 2, and education programs take place primarily from June 28-30 during the exhibition.
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June 11th, 2008
If you’re around Akron, Ohio on June 19th stop in for the Made in China author reading at Barnes and Noble Fairlawn store. Author Vanita Oelschlager will be at “Story Time” from 10-11am reading and signing 3 books including Made in China published by Vanita Books, an illustrated children’s book for ages 4-8 about adopted Chinese children and getting adjusted. The illustrator Kristin Blackwood will also draw inside of each book sold. The family that inspired this tale of international adoption will also be on hand so children can meet the real life characters. The Oak Adoptive Center in Akron has been supportive of this book and getting the word out about this event. This event is for all families, and can be enjoyed by not only adoptive parents and their children, but everyone. Enjoy!
B&N Store Location: 4015 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333 Phone: 330-665-5199
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