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CHICAGO — 91��ý President Patricia “Patty” Wong will be joined by U.S. Senator, Mazie K. Hirono in conversation at the , Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT. They will discuss Senator Hirono’s memoir, “Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter’s Story,” a compellingly chronicle of her life as a woman coming into her own power over the course of five decades in public service, and of the mother whose courageous choices made her life possible.

91��ý President Patricia “Patty” Wong will also host Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley, Catherine Ceniza Choy and journalist and author William Gee Wong at , an engaging discussion that will highlight the current state of affairs for Asian Americans; their place in history; influence; and how librarians and libraries can be more responsive and engaged with the community.

Artist, illustrator, and author, will be a LibLearnX Theater Speaker. Palmer will discuss his author-illustrator debut, “The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale,” about a neighborhood basketball hero. Gravity is the new kid on the Hillside Projects basketball team, the Eagles. He once jumped so high that his teammates went out for ice cream before he came back down. It’s a clever, energetic story about the unsung superstars walking among us, complete with vivid art and heartfelt themes of teamwork, loyalty, friendship, and fun.

LibLearnX is a virtual, four-day learning conference that invites 91��ý members, 91��ý Student members and International members to contribute to the conversation and participate in real-time learning and networking activities. Designed as an active learning experience, LibLearnX offers a variety of “session types” in assorted “topics” that support a range of instructional methods. You will explore experiential learning — “learning by doing.” From hands-on workshops to “bite-sized” informal offerings, attendees can create a schedule to match your learning style and objectives. Explore the list of , now searchable by date/time, topic, and session type.

will host exhibitors offering the newest titles, leading technologies and core services for 91��ý Members.

Additional learning features include ShopTalks, Learning Labs and Accelerators and will support a range of instructional methods to give attendees control in setting priorities and choosing the right content, materials and methods that match their learning styles and objectives. More than 120 education sessions will be hosted in a wide variety of subject matter topics, including Books and Authors; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Career Development & Leadership; Community Outreach & Partnerships; Digital Equity; Mental Health, Technology Innovation; and more.

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

About the 91��ý

The 91��ý (91��ý) 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��ý 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 .