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ALA Annual 2013

July 12, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Friday Finds – July 12, 2013

This Week at TLT:Taking teen patrons to a conference and SURVIVING – read about Heather’s tips and learn from her experience.Christie and Karen each give their ALA 2013 highlights (they stalked a lot of awesome authors!)Read up on the Free Comic Book Day panel Karen and Christie took part in at ALA 2013. Learn Christie’s new […]

July 11, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

We came, We saw, We stalked: Karen’s ALA Highlights

Last week Heather, Christie and I went to ALA in Chicago. It was epic! Top LtoR: Karen & Christie, author Sharon Biggs Waller, Vordak, author Jonathan Maberry 2nd Row LtoR: author Cory Doctorow, author S. J. Adams and Christie, Free Comic Book Day Panel, Heather Booth reading Rose Under Fire 3rd Row LtoR: author Mindy […]

July 9, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Free Comic Book Day Panel OR How Christie Needs Practice With Microphones

In case you missed it on the blog or on Twitter, Karen and I spoke with the amazing Kat Kan, Mike Pawuk, and Pamela Jayne on the Graphic Novel Stage on Monday during the ALA Annual Convention about Free Comic Book Day Programming. The panel was sponsored by Diamond Comics, the awesome people who are behind Free […]

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We Came, We Saw, We Talked, We Stalked: Christie’s ALA Highlights

July 8, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

We Came I had a blast at ALA Annual in Chicago. Buses and transportation got a little weird, but I loved the energy with the Blackhawks celebration and the Pride Celebration and everything else going on. So much fun! And add into the mix all the authors and librarians and the craziness that we have […]

How I Survived Conferencing with Teens and You Can Too

July 8, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The other day I talked about how ALA 2013 was going to be a commuter conference for me, and mentioned that I would be bringing teens along for the first time.  All of this contributed to an e..x..h..a..u..s..t..i..n..g weekend, but honestly, I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity and would do it again […]

Heather’s Commuter Conference: ALA Annual 2013

June 27, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

At one point, I was a conference hound, but since the birth of my second child, I’ve backed off significantly.  Now, after a loooong [for me] hiatus, I’ll be back at Annual this year!  I’m excited to see old friendly faces and have some new conversations.  AND, for the first time, I’ll have a face-to-face […]

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Happy Hour? When what we do is different than what we say we do

June 26, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

In case you missed it, Heather, Karen, Robin and I were on Twitter on Thursday night (and on email too but you can’t see the emails, poor you because they had way more sarcasm and snark) discussing the YALSA Happy Hour that will be going on in Chicago.  Disclaimer: Heather and I are members of […]

Sweet Home Chicago: Christie G’s Highlights for Annual 2013

June 24, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Can I say that I am SO excited for Annual? Chicago is a fun city to visit, but doubly so for me because I have family close by, and some are going to be able to make the drive and see me while I’m there! BONUS! But there are so many fun things to do […]

Friday Finds – June 21, 2013

June 21, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

This week at TLT: We have a list of your favorite Dads in YA. Geek is the New Black! Find a list of links to our articles on using technology with teens here and a review of apps Karen uses to make memes here. Heather shares her thoughts and her personal connection to the latest […]

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