Saturday, September 26, 2009

2009 NCTE Annual Convention

Is there anyone out there who is going to attend the 2009 NCTE Annual Convention (November 19-22, 2009) in Philadelphia? I've already registered! I really want to be there when Lee Bennett Hopkins receives the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children at the Books for Children’s Luncheon scheduled for November 21st. There’s also going to be a Poetry Party for Lee on the morning of Friday, November 20th. A panel of poets mentored by Hopkins will join in a celebration of Lee’s life, work, and poetry at the party. Here are the names of some of the children’s poets who will be there: Janet Wong, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, J. Patrick Lewis, Walter Dean Myers, Jane Yolen, and Georgia Heard. It doesn’t get much better than that—does it?

Come join me in Philadelphia to help celebrate the life and work of Lee Bennett Hopkins, children’s poet and anthologist extraordinaire. Let me know if you’re planning to attend.
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4 comments:

  1. LindaSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Elaine,

    I'm really hoping to go. I haven't registered yet because I'm not sure (with all the budget cuts)that I will be allowed to take the time off. Time is running out, so I hope to know soon. I'll let you know. I'd love to meet you in person.

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  2. Elaine MagliaroSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Linda,

    I do hope you'll be able to come. I would love to meet one of my favorite children's poetry bloggers in person.

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  3. Liz BSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I'm waiting to finalize my plans; it looks like I'll be at ALAN, coming in Sunday night.

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  4. Elaine MagliaroSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Liz,

    So sorry I'll miss getting the opportunity to meet you. I'll be leaving on Sunday.

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