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CHICAGO – The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ today announced that celebrated children’s book author and poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney will present at the , in Chicago. Also joining the speaker roster, New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and acclaimed author Mark Oshiro. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

for the conference is open, and discounted rates are available through March 31, 2023.

Award-winning children’s book author and poet and illustrator will discuss “A Walk in the Woods,” their upcoming powerful novel that details a moving account of loss when a boy takes a walk in the woods and makes a discovery that changes his understanding of his father.

And , middle-grade series author of five #1 New York Times best-selling books with millions of copies sold throughout the world, including "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," and award-winning young adult author will share their new book, “The Sun and the Star,” a fantasy novel that follows Nico Di Angelo, the son of Hades, and Will Solace, the son of Apollo, the two most popular characters in the “Percy Jackson” saga series.

The Annual Conference & Exhibition will include 200+ education sessions, the News You Can Use series with updates that highlight new research, innovations, and advances in libraries, memorable featured authors and celebrity speakers, interactive discussion groups, and networking opportunities.

The Library Marketplace will showcase more than 550 exhibitors, nine LIVE presentation stages that will highlight notable and genre-specific keynotes, sessions on new book titles, knowledgeable and innovative exhibitors, popular features including the Live at the 25 Podcast booth and Meet the Authors, resources, giveaways, and more.

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About the ¾«¶«´«Ã½

The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit .

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