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4:30–5 p.m. 11:05 a.m.–noon 3:20–3:40 p.m.

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Featured speakers: Eisner Award– Upcoming Big Books: In Conversation: Rizzoli &

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Tillie Walden (see p. 30 and p. 32) (see p. 60) on launching a new series

& Highlights
(see p. 40)
5–6 p.m. 12:05–12:35 p.m.
Comics reception, sponsored by Astra Featured speakers: 3:50–4:10 p.m.
Books for Young Readers, Scholastic, Debut novelist Kim In Conversation: Memoirist
Skybound, and Viz Coleman Foote and actor Patti Lin, a former TV writer
Sarah Jessica Parker of whose credits include
Monday, May 22 Tuesday, May 23 5:30–6:30 p.m. Zando’s SJP Lit imprint Breaking Bad and Freaks
AALA networking reception, sponsored (see p. 19) and Geeks (see p. 41)
11 a.m.–2 p.m. 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. by Yonder
Libraries Are Essential: A robust AALA Program: The Association of 12:05–12:35 p.m. 3:50–4:10 p.m.
slate of programming highlighting the American Literary Agents presents a Featured speaker: National In Conversation: Debut middle
crucial work of libraries and librarians day of in-person educational sessions 12:05–12:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 Book Award–winning novelist grade author Brigid Martin (see p. 44)
(see p. 46) designed for agents, editors, and other Jacqueline Woodson
Featured speaker: Public Enemy
publishing professionals (see p. 51) 9:30–10:30 am. (see p. 34) 4:15–4:45 p.m.
cofounder, visual artist, and Enemy
2–4:15 p.m. Adult & Children’s/YA Books Day: Featured speaker: Matthew Gray
Books curator Chuck D (see p. 20)
AAPI Communities in Conversation: A 9:30–10:30 a.m. Registration and galley room open 12:35–1:45 p.m. Gubler, Criminal Minds actor and
collaborative effort from the University Comics & Graphic Novels Day: Adult & Children’s/YA Books Day: picture book author-illustrator
12:35–1:30 p.m.
of South Carolina’s Augusta Baker Registration and galley room open 10:30–11 a.m. Lunch break, galley room open (see p. 24)
Comics & Graphic Novels Day: Lunch
endowed chair, Penguin Random break, galley room open Featured speaker:
1:30–1:50 p.m.

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1:30–1:50 p.m.

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Islander voices, books, cultures, and cartoonist and NBCC Award winner (see p. 22) Hudson and Caldecott
In Conversation: Manga and comics
experiences (see p. 48) Roz Chast (see p. 18) Honor illustrator E.B.
creator Aidyn Arroyal, aka Snailords
10:30–11 a.m. Lewis (see p. 42)
(see p. 37)
4:30–5 p.m. 11:05 a.m.–noon Featured speaker:
Bookstore and Rep of the Year Upcoming Big Books: Children’s 2023–2024 National 1:55–2:15 p.m.
1:55–2:15 p.m.
Reception (see p. 70) Comics & Graphic Novels (see p. 64) Ambassador for Young In Conversation: Novelist
In Conversation: Horror novelist
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Award finalist Adele Griffin
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2:15–2:35 p.m.
Upcoming Big Books: Adult 1:55–2:15 p.m.
Spotlight on Arabic Literature, in
(see p. 59) In Conversation: Father-daughter 4:30–5 p.m.
partnership with the Sheikh Zayed
podcasting duo Kenny Curtis and Featured speakers: Writer-director
Book Award (see p. 58)
Jillian Hughes (see p. 42) Elle Key and her husband and podcast
collaborator, Key & Peele’s Keegan-
2:20–3:15 p.m.
2:20–2:40 p.m. Michael Key (see p. 26)
Upcoming Big Books: Adult Comics &
In Conversation: YA author Ryan La
Graphic Novels (see p. 62)
Sala (see p. 43)

3:20–3:40 p.m. Thursday, May 25

2:20–3:15 p.m.
In Conversation: Graphic novelist
Debut Authors in Conversation: 10:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
and scholar of comics and religion
Memoirist Alice Carrière, novelist Editors’ Picks: In presentations
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A. David Lewis (see p. 38)

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fiction writer Kelsey James (see p. 67) the editors of big upcoming titles in
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In Conversation: Eisner-nominated several categories and age ranges
2:50–3:10 p.m.
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showcase their books. Featured

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comics writer Alex de Campi

In Conversation: Debut YA author titles will be revealed live at the
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(see p. 38)
Vichet Chum (see p. 44)
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show (see p. 66).

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