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CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced that actor and author John Cho and journalist and author Maria Hinojosa will present at the in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022.

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Cho’s prolific acting career has spanned more than two decades, from his breakout roles in the cult comedies "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" and "American Pie," to his iconic portrayal of Sulu in the blockbuster "Star Trek" franchise, to more recently starring in his critically acclaimed and award-recognized performance in "Searching" and Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop." He will discuss his first book, “Troublemaker,” a young adult novel that follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family. The book will highlight the unique Korean American perspective.

Hinojosa’s journalism career has spanned nearly 30 years, reporting for PBS, CBS, WGBH, WNBC, CNN and NPR and anchoring and executive producing the Peabody Award–winning show Latino USA. She will discuss “Once I Was You,” a memoir that shares her intimate experience growing up Mexican American on the South Side of Chicago. She offers a personal and illuminating account of how the rhetoric around immigration has not only long informed American attitudes toward outsiders, but also sanctioned willful negligence and profiteering at the expense of our country’s most vulnerable populations—charging us with the broken system we have today. It’s an urgent call to fellow Americans to open their eyes to the immigration crisis and understand that it affects us all. It’s also a portrait of how we got here and what it means to be a survivor, a feminist, a citizen, and a journalist who owns her voice while striving for the truth. The memoir is published in Spanish, as “Una vez fui tú.” Once I Was You,” the Young Readers Edition, will be available August 2022.

The health and safety of conference attendees and vendors is our first priority. 91´«Ã½ is carefully tracking all of the latest health and safety guidance for large group gatherings from the CDC, the DC Department of Health, as well as the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, which is working with suppliers in environmental services, health and safety technology upgrades, food and beverage and other services. See the page that will be regularly updated should changes occur.

The 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference invites library professionals in all levels of their careers and from all library types to engage in top quality professional development opportunities, including more than 160+ education sessions, and have access to the latest insights from experts on policy, research and technology at the News You Can Use sessions. There will be 12+ memorable thought leaders and celebrity speakers who will share their unique insights on the main stage.

will host many of the popular exhibits and activities from past conferences. More than 550 knowledgeable exhibitors will provide access to innovative products and services, and publishers will host more than 80 presentations from established and new authors on nine genre-specific stages. Other onsite favorites include Meet the Authors, Poster Sessions, the Live at the 25 Podcast booth, free advanced reading copies (ARCs), and more.

The currently includes a variety of interactive sessions organized by 91´«Ã½ Divisions and Units. The Scheduler will be updated with new agenda content as we move toward the conference.

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Media interested in registering for the session may contact Macey Morales, deputy director, 91´«Ã½ Communications and Marketing Office at mmorales@ala.org.

About the 91´«Ã½

The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) 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 91´«Ã½ has 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 .