Have you seen the list of authors that will be signing their books at Thursday's night's reception and autographing session?! There is an author for everyone!

The All Conference Reception and Author Autographing Session is Thursday, November 4th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

You definitely do not want to miss the opportunity to meet these authors:

• Joseph Bruchac - storyteller and author - http://www.josephbruchac.com/


• Lisa Yee - author and creative genius - http://www.lisayee.com/


• David Biedrzycki - illustrator and author - http://www.davidbiedrzycki.com/


• Cynthia Kadohata - author and NCCBA winner - http://www.kira-kira.us/


• Lauren Myracle - author of YA lit - http://www.laurenmyracle.com/


• Deborah Wiles - children's and YA author - http://www.deborahwiles.com/


• Bonnie Christensen - award-winning illustrator - http://www.bonniechristensen.com/


• Mary Nethery - NCCBA winning author - http://www.marynethery.com/


• Kirby Larson - NCCBA winning author - http://www.kirbylarson.com/


• Jean Cassels - NCCBA winning illustrator - http://jean-cassels.com/


• Kelly Starling Lyons - children's author - http://www.kellystarlinglyons.com/


• Alan Gratz - YA author - http://alangratz.blogspot.com/


• Tameka Fryar Brown - picture book author - http://www.tamekafryerbrown.com/


• Shana Norris - YA author - http://www.shananorris.com/


• Julia Ebel - biographer and picture book author - http://www.juliaebel.com/

And there's food -- lots of food -- planned for the reception! So much food you could make your own "dinner with an author" session while you graze the buffet, enjoy a drink from the cash bar, and get your favorite author to sign his or her latest book!

See you Thursday night!

Posted by Ms. Dee at 1:15 PM