For immediate release | June 20, 2011

91´«Ã½ Conference Store at Annual Conference, New Orleans

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CHICAGO - Find the 91´«Ã½ Conference Store at Booth # 2531 on the main aisle near the center of the exhibition hall, across from the Membership Pavilion - an ideal location for easy access and convenient browsing. With plenty of new and best-selling items available, you’ll want to make sure to carve out some time in your schedule to stop by! Conference Store hours are:

Friday, June 24 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 26 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday, June 27 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

New and popular products from 91´«Ã½ Graphics include:

  • READ posters of , , , and the cast of ;
  • Popular book character posters , , , and ;
  • and promotional materials.

Stop by and pick up this year's conference t-shirt and magnet, as well as gifts for friends, colleagues and family. A silent auction of autographed posters is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m – 4 p.m., and Sunday will feature poster signings by and . These signings will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, on Sunday, June 26.

New titles hot off the press from 91´«Ã½ Editions include:

  • “,” the new memoir from eminent librarian and former 91´«Ã½ President Michael Gorman;
  • The new YALSA book “,” edited by Angela Carstensen;
  • ,” providing compassionate guidance and pragmatic support for recent LIS grads, seasoned librarians, or those looking to switch gears.

Several author signings are already scheduled, with more to be announced:

  • Lori Reed and Paul Signorelli will sign copies of “” on Friday at 5:30 p.m.;
  • Michael Gorman will sign copies of "" on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.;
  • Jeanette Larson will sign copies of “” on Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enter drawings for a Library Promotional Pack worth more than $450 and the chance to win a Professional Development library. Prices at the Conference Store automatically reflect the 91´«Ã½ Member discount, so there’s no need to dig out your membership card! Follow the 91´«Ã½ Graphics and 91´«Ã½ Editions Twitter and Facebook feeds for updates on author/illustrator signings, special offers, and more. purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide.

Contact:

Jill Davis