SLJ Trailee Awards Voting Open NOW!

NEWS From the School Library Journal:


Make your voice heard by voting for your favorite book trailer. The second annual SLJ Trailee Awards are underway, recognizing the important role book trailers play in promoting books and encouraging reading.

Six judges have narrowed down more than 75 submissions to four finalists in six categories. Check out the amazing trailers here and start voting for your favorites. The deadline for voting is December 16, 2011, 12 PM EST, and the winner will be announced at the American Library Association's midwinter meeting in Dallas, TX, January 20-24.

Enjoy the show!

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ArmChair BEA: Day One Reports from the Trenches...

There are some really fabulous reports from the trenches for the School Library Journal coming from:

Susan M. Bartle, Precision Planning Diva of Library & Travel Events, and School Library System Coordinator for the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES

WOW! I am regretting not being able to get to the Children's Book & Author Breakfast:

The Children's Book & Author Breakfast: This was one of the best children's breakfast programs I've attended in the last five years. This year's lineup included Sarah Dessen, Kevin Henkes, Katherine Paterson, and Brian Selznick, and was hosted by actress Julianne Moore. 

For more from Day One:  http://www.slj.com/slj/newslettersnewsletterbucketextrahelping2/890778-477/bea_2011_sljs_special_assignment.html.csp

Also from MediaBistro's Galley Cat:

As the publishing world concluded one last day of bookselling, panel discussions and parties at BookExpo America, GalleyCat continued to cover the conference.

Check out our BEA 2011 Cheat Sheet if you want to explore the conference and parties. Here are some links to our ongoing coverage…

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/bea-2011-return-of-the-galleycat_b31153