YALSA at 2023 ALA Annual Conference

YALSA at 2023 ALA Annual Conference

June 22–27, 2023
Chicago, IL

Registration is open! The 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 22–27 in Chicago, brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. ALA Annual will focus on cutting-edge trends, resources, and creative solutions for libraries of all kinds.

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Programs

Ticked Events: These require a separate ticket. 

Booklist and YALSA Present: The 2023 Michael L. Printz Awards 

Friday, June 23, 2023 - Hyatt Regency McCormick, Grant Park
8:00PM – 10:00PM 
Event Code: YALSA1 

Join YALSA and Booklist for the 2023 Michael L. Printz Award Ceremony.  The honored authors will each give a brief acceptance speech about their books and the 2023 Michael L. Printz winner will be able to give an extended acceptance speech.  This will be followed by a dessert and cocktail reception. 

Member: 
Early: $45  |  Advance: $50 |  Standard: $55 

Other Member: 
Early: $45  |  Advance: $50  |  Standard: $55 

NonMember: 
Early: $50  |  Advance: $55  |  Standard: $60 

YALSA Member Discount: 
Early: $40  |  Advance: $45  |  Standard: $50 

YA Author Coffee Klatch 

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - McCormick Place W192
9:00AM – 10:30AM  
Event Code: YALSA2 

Enjoy coffee and meet with YALSA's award winning and new YA authors! In this informal coffee klatch, authors will rotate from table to table to discuss their latest book. This is a must-attend event for YA librarians who are interested in the opportunity to meet the authors directly. 

Member: 
Early: $30 |  Advance: $35  |  Standard: $40 

Other Member: 
Early: $30 |  Advance: $35  |  Standard: $40 

NonMember: 
Early: $35 |  Advance: $40  |  Standard: $45 

YALSA Member Discount: 
Early: $25  |  Advance: $30  |  Standard: $35 

 

Below is a list of events to be offered by YALSA at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference in no particular order. 

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  • William A. Morris Award Celebration Monday, June 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
    McCormick Place W190
  • AASL/ALSC/YALSA Joint Executive Meeting Thursday June 22, 2023 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Room TBD
  • Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 101 Friday June 23, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Hyatt Regency McCormick Jackson Park AB
  • Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 301 Friday June 23, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    McCormick Place W193
  • YA Coffee Klatch Author Green Room Sunday June 25, 2023 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
    McCormick Place W177

YALSA's Educational Programs at ALA Annual  

Learn more about YALSA Education Programs at ALA Annual Conference this year!