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Actress, Author Sally Field to Speak Saturday in New Orleans
Sally Field Auditorium Speaker Series
Saturday 6/23, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Hachette Book Group
Sally Field is a two-time Academy Award and three-time Emmy Award winning actor, who has portrayed dozens of iconic roles on both the large and small screens. Her extensive film credits include performances in Robert Benson’s Places of the Heart, for which she received both the Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and Martin Ritt’s Norma Rae, receiving not only the Academy Award but also a Golden Globe. She also received Golden Globe nominations for her work in Smokey and the Bandit, Absence of Malice, Kiss Me Goodbye, and Steel Magnolias and received both SAG and BAFTA nominations for her work in Forrest Gump. Other films include Lincoln, An Eye for An Eye, Mrs. Doubtfire, Soapdish, Not Without My Daughter, The End, Hooper, Stay Hungry (her first major film role), and Hello, My Name is Doris. She starred in both Punchline and Murphy’s Romance, which were produced by her production company, Fogwood Films. The session will take place on Saturday, June 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, LA.
Born in Pasadena, California and raised in a show-business family, Sally Field is one of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time, and now she tells her story for the first time in an intimate and haunting literary memoir, In Pieces, available Fall 2018. In her own words, she writes about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. With raw honesty and the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, and with all the humility and authenticity her fans have come to expect, Field brings readers behind the scenes for not only the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships including, most importantly, her complicated love for her own mother. Powerful and unforgettable, In Pieces is an inspiring and important account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century.
In 2012, Sally Field was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2015, she was honored by President Obama with the National Medal of Arts. She has served on the Board of Directors of Vital Voices since 2002 and also served on the Board of The Sundance Institute.
This session is sponsored by Hachette Book Group.
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Exhibits at the Heart of the ALA Conference Experience
Aside from the obvious attraction of the Exhibits and all the gifts and gadgets you get to fill your bags with, your support of those that exhibit makes many of the events you attend possible. Visiting the Exhibits allows you to meet authors, view the newest technologies, enjoy a stage presentation, and much more. (See pages 7-8 for a map of this year’s Exhibit Hall.)
The Exhibits open immediately after the Opening General Session with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring a brief welcome by ALA and local dignitaries. The reception allows exhibitors and attendees their first opportunity to network. Be sure to stop by this festive event with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Exhibits Stages
Live Stages with a variety of leading personalities, launches, and other presentations are located within the hall. To hear the latest “Buzz” about the newest titles from your favorite publishers all in one easy-to-find location, visit The Book Buzz Theater in the exhibits. See the schedule here.
The What’s Cooking @ ALA Demonstration Stage will be heating up the exhibit floor with mouthwatering displays from the hottest chefs, latest cookbook authors, and the “best-in-the-business” foodies. Chefs will be on hand to prepare the hottest recipes on the demonstration stage, and to autograph their books. See the schedule here.
The PopTop Stage features favorite book genres, including mystery, humor, romance, technology, and travel. With readings, discussions, panels, and presentations, you are sure to discover what’s popular as we welcome in 2018! See the schedule here.
Hear from authors, illustrators, and creators of the hottest games and graphic novels at the Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage. Learn more about the art of graphic novels and illustration, how games and gaming inspire creativity and social interaction, and how comics in the library and in the classroom can help inspire and reach reluctant readers. See the schedule here.
Exhibits Hours
Friday, June 22: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor for full conference registrants only
Saturday, June 23: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 25: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closing Events on the Exhibit Floor
Specialty Pavilions
Special showcase pavilions help conference attendees get an in-depth look at what’s new, including the latest publications, products, and technologies. Specialty Pavilions include:
Artist Alley
Meet many of today’s leading artists, illustrators, and creators of comics, games, graphic novels, and books for readers of all ages, and enjoy original artwork.
Diversity Pavilion
Bringing together in one space exhibitors who offer books, products, and services to help libraries meet the needs of their diverse populations and engage with issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
DVD / Video Pavilion
Showcases recorded materials for libraries of all types.
Gaming/Graphic Novel Pavilion
This fun Pavilion links suppliers of educational and recreational games and graphic novels with librarians and industry professionals looking to implement related programs and materials. This is a Pavilion not to miss – many libraries have reported increased use after implementing gaming programs.
Gaming Lounge
An oasis of gaming amidst the sea of exhibits. Stop by the Gaming Lounge to explore game resources for your library programs. Join the GameRT for open gaming from their library of game resources, sit down for demos from leading game publishers or explore poster and sharing sessions from other librarians who are exploring and implementing successful gaming programs in their library spaces.
Government Information Pavilion
Offers the latest information from featured government agencies.
International Pavilion
The perfect place to find multi-lingual and multi-cultural publications and library materials. With suppliers from around the world, one stop at this Pavilion helps you build your collection.
Library School and Instruction Pavilion
ALISE institutional members and other schools showcase LIS educational programs.
Mobile Applications Pavilion
There’s “an app for that!” Find the latest mobile apps and technology to manage your library, improve service to patrons, and help readers of all ages.
Small Press/Product Area
Where new and independent presses often launch their newest titles, and a jumping-off point for new vendors to introduce themselves to the library community.
University Press Pavilion
Discover a wide variety of academic and trade titles in print and digital formats, as well as database products.
Zine Pavilion
Zines offer a unique way for libraries to expand their print objectives and connect with their communities in a time when so much of our work is going digital. Handmade publications that can cover any subject, many zines represent perspectives rarely covered in other print media. Zines offer a range of programming opportunities for youth and adults alike. This pavilion includes Zine creators and librarians who manage zine collections. A display of topical zines will be raffled off to a library at the close of the exhibits.
Other Resources include the Internet Room, managed by ALA’s Internet Steering Committee and staffed by volunteers, and the Post Office, provided by the United States Postal Service, on hand to take care of your shipping needs, offering exclusively Priority Mail service. Check the Post Office location on site for daily hours.
